Best 3 Primary schools in Dudley – comparison

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Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Blowers Green Primary School (Primary) in Dudley; St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Primary) in Dudley; Beechwood Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Dudley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Blowers Green Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Beechwood Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around Dudley, West Midlands. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Blowers Green Primary School), published Jan 2017. The lowest is 2 (Beechwood Church of England Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Beechwood Church of England Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 700, typical FSM 35–40%, range 25–30%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as Dudley Academies Trust, The St John Bosco Catholic Academy and drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust.

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Attribute	Blowers Green Primary School DY2 8UZ	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School DY2 7PW	Beechwood Church of England Primary School DY2 7QA
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Dudley West Midlands DY2 8UZ	Dudley West Midlands DY2 7PW	Dudley West Midlands DY2 7QA
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Jan 2017	1 7 May 2015	2 24 Sep 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	210	315
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Dudley Academies Trust	The St John Bosco Catholic Academy	drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust
Website	www.blowers.dudley.sch.uk	www.st-jo-dud.dudley.sch.uk	www.beechwood.drbignitemat.org
Telephone	01384685199	01384889424	01384470127
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Blowers Green Primary School

DY2 8UZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Dudley
West Midlands
DY2 8UZ
Ofsted: 1 10 Jan 2017
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Dudley Academies Trust
Website: www.blowers.dudley.sch.uk
Telephone: 01384685199

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

DY2 7PW

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Dudley
West Midlands
DY2 7PW
Ofsted: 1 7 May 2015
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The St John Bosco Catholic Academy
Website: www.st-jo-dud.dudley.sch.uk
Telephone: 01384889424

Beechwood Church of England Primary School

DY2 7QA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Dudley
West Midlands
DY2 7QA
Ofsted: 2 24 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: drb Ignite Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.beechwood.drbignitemat.org
Telephone: 01384470127

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.