Lapal Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Address | Priory Road, B62 0BZ |
| School Website | www.lapal.dudley.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1384818200 |
| URN | 143782 |
School Census
| Total | 380 |
| Girls/Boys | 202/178 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.2%/46.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 37 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 6.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/02/2023 | Outstanding |
| 28/02/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 28/02/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13 |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 104.0 |
| Reading Progress | -1.2 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -2.3 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 89% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 108.0 |
| Maths | 109.0 |
| Reading Progress | 1.3 |
| Writing Progress | 1.2 |
| Maths Progress | 2.0 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 83% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 105 |
| Reading Progress | -1.0 |
| Writing Progress | -0.6 |
| Maths Progress | -1.9 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.59% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 202 |
| As First Preference | 78 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 49 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 49 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.58% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 162 |
| As First Preference | 68 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 43 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.41% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 171 |
| As First Preference | 62 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 182 |
| As First Preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 59 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 60 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 58 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 178 |
| As First Preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 180 |
| As First Preference | 51 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 41 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 37 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 141 |
| As First Preference | 37 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 35 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 178 |
| As First Preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 64 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 52 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 42 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 68% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 79% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 30% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 13% |
| no | 87% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 70.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 72.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 6.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Howley Grange Primary School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Howley Grange Road, , B62 0HS