SchoolScoresAlder Coppice Primary School
Foundation school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Northway, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 3PS
01384 816610 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 April 2014.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
100 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Dudley comparisons use the 34 of its 78 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 44 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 28th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 24th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 14th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 24 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 48% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 72 parents who had raised a concern 25th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 8% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 73% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 27th highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Dudley figures pool parents at the Dudley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
66% — 5 points above the Dudley average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Dudley. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 82 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 56th highest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 27.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 67th highest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 65th highest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 15.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 67th highest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 12.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 43rd lowest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Lower than 32% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 46th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 14.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 24th highest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Higher than 74% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.7 | 22.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 19th highest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.7 | 12.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 34th highest of 78 state primary schools in Dudley. Higher than 53% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 13.1% | 12.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Queen Victoria Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cotwall End Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Chad's Catholic Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- Spring Vale Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- Goldthorn Park Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Straits Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hill Avenue Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hurst Hill Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Alder Coppice Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Alder Coppice Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 April 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Alder Coppice Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Alder Coppice Primary School?
73% of the 100 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Alder Coppice Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Alder Coppice Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Alder Coppice Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 103869.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.