Alder Coppice Primary School
Northway, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 3PSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Alder Coppice Primary School is a primary school in Dudley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Dudley. It ranks 6th of 22 primary schools in Dudley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 April 2014, report published 27 September 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 April 2024
Pupils at Alder Coppice Primary School live up to the school's motto of 'achievement through commitment'. The school has high expectations for all pupils socially, emotionally and academically, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils use the school's 'learning climates' well in lessons to learn together. Pupils behave well across the school. They follow the school rules of 'be safe, be kind and work hard'. They are encouraged to sit up straight, to listen, to ask and answer questions, to never give up and to track the speaker in lessons. This ensures that they focus well when learning. Pupils eagerly take on leadership roles in school, such as being 'keep safe guardians', digital leaders or members of the respect and responsibility team. All pupils in Year 6 have a specific responsibility. Pupils learn what it means to be caring, responsible members of their community through these opportunities. They raise money for charity and think of others. The school makes sure that pupils are prepared well for their next steps. Pupils learn about how to keep safe and about the challenges they may face in the community and when online at home.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, the knowledge that the school wants pupils to know and remember is sometimes too much. As a result, pupils do not always remember some of the specific learning in these subjects. The school should prioritise and make clear the important knowledge they want pupils to learn over time.
- Some parents of pupils who have SEND feel they have not been kept fully informed of how their child is supported or of the progress they are making. As a result, some parents are unsure about how the needs of their children are being met in school and how they can support them at home. The school should ensure that parents of pupils with SEND are better informed about their work and progress.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough or on time. This impacts on their learning. The school should continue to work with families and professionals so that all pupils attend regularly and on time and thus learn.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
351 pupils on roll, with places for 435
Schools near Alder Coppice Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Victoria Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| Cotwall End Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 91% met the expected standard |
| Spring Vale Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 85% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Peter Mandelstam
- Phone
- 01384816610
- Address
- Northway, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 3PS
- Local authority
- Dudley
- URN
- 103869
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.