The Old Park School
Details
| Age Range | 4-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Community special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Address | Thorns Road, DY5 2JY |
| School Website | www.oldpark.org |
| Telephone | 1384818905 |
| URN | 103880 |
School Census
| Total | 153 |
| Girls/Boys | 46/107 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 30.1%/69.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 22.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 72 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/09/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/09/2013 | Outstanding |
| 21/09/2010 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 25/09/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/09/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 21 November 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 25 September 2013 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 21 September 2010 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 04 December 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 21 November 2005 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 08 June 2005 | Inspection | View |
| 15 March 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | NE |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | NE |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | NE |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | NE |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | NE |
| Progress 8 | NE |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.9 |
| Writing Progress | -1.3 |
| Maths Progress | -2.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.6 |
| Writing Progress | -2.3 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | -1.1 |
| Writing Progress | -1.1 |
| Maths Progress | 0.6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 20% |
| not applicable | 75% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 30% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 80% |
| no | 20% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 56.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 23.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 58.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 20.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Thorns Primary School
(0.00 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Thorns Road, , DY5 2JY
Thorns Collegiate Academy
(0.17 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Special Measures
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Stockwell Avenue, Quarry Bank, DY5 2NU
Mount Pleasant Primary School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Mount Pleasant, , DY5 2YN