Located in Kingswinford, Glynne Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Glynne Primary School currently has around 467 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 5.5%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Cot Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 9TH
Website: http://www.glynne.dudley.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01384816960
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Dudley
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Tracey Powell
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 103832

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/07/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 3 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 467
Number of Boys: 237
Number of Girls: 230

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 5.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British92.50%432
Other Mixed2.10%10
White and Black Caribbean2.10%10
White and Asian1.10%5
Other White0.90%4
Other Asian0.20%1
Bangladeshi0.20%1
Pakistani0.20%1
Indian0.20%1
White and Black African0.20%1
Unclassified0.20%1
Irish0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (-0.7)
Writing: Average (0.9)
Maths: Average (-1.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
58%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
13%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
105.3
Local authority average
103.8
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
102.8
Local authority average
102.6
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Kingswinford Nursery School
Penzer Street , DY6 7AA
- not rated 1,363 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Pensnett Nursery School
Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH
- not rated 2,707 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Glynne Primary School
Cot Lane , DY6 9TH
3out of 4 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Fairhaven Primary School
Barnett Lane , Wordsley DY8 5PY
2out of 4 766 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Fairhaven Primary School
Barnett Lane , Wordsley DY8 5PY
- not rated 766 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Belle Vue Primary School
Lawnswood Road , Wordsley DY8 5BZ
- not rated 840 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Bromley Hills Primary School
Granville Drive , DY6 8LW
3out of 4 1,358 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Summerhill School
Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE
3out of 4 1,093 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Kingswinford School & Science College
Water Street , DY6 7AD
- not rated 1,471 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kingswinford Academy
Water Street , DY6 7AD
3out of 4 1,471 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Crestwood School
Bromley Lane , DY6 8QG
- not rated 1,542 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Crestwood School
Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG
3out of 4 1,542 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Mere Primary Short Stay School
Lawnswood Road , Wordsley DY8 5PQ
- not rated 1,060 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Brier School
Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN
- not rated 1,445 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
The Brier School
Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN
4out of 4 1,445 yd Academy special converter No Mixed More About School
Pens Meadow School
Tiled House Lane , DY5 4LN
3out of 4 2,457 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Glasshouse College
Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF
- not rated 2,870 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.