Cotwall End Primary School
Cotwall End Road, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 3YGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cotwall End Primary School is a primary school in Dudley for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Dudley. It ranks 5th of 22 primary schools in Dudley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 May 2015, report published 8 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
Pupils at Cotwall End Primary are happy and welcoming. They demonstrate the school's values in their learning and when interacting with others. These values are self-belief, kindness, bravery, happiness, wisdom and honesty. The school has high expectations of all pupils, and pupils respond well to these. Pupils achieve well by the time they leave the school. In lessons, pupils are keen and eager to learn. They listen carefully and enjoy learning together. Around school and in the playground, most pupils behave considerately. Pupils know that adults will listen to them and resolve any rare incidents of misbehaviour quickly. The vast majority of parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One reflected the views of many when saying, 'the team provides a warm and nurturing environment'. Pupils feel safe and secure in school. They actively support their peers to be safe. For example, the well-being warriors show kindness by supporting their classmates. Pupils benefit from taking part in a broad range of clubs, including dance, football and gymnastics. The school's 'citizenship award' encourages pupils to go above and beyond. Pupils are proud of the contribution they make in the community, such as volunteering to become a dementia friend and holding music concerts.
What the school should improve
- Expectations of the quality of pupils' writing are inconsistent. As a result, some pupils do not learn to write accurately. The school should ensure that its expectations of pupils' handwriting and the presentation of work are implemented consistently.
- In some mathematics lessons, not all pupils have opportunities to practise their reasoning and problem-solving skills. This means that some pupils are not secure in how to solve more complex mathematical questions. The school should make sure that all pupils have enough time to practise reasoning and problem-solving.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
415 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Cotwall End Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Queen Victoria Primary School | 0.4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 60% met the expected standard |
| Alder Coppice Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Straits Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Bramford Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Claire Williams
- Phone
- 01384818730
- Address
- Cotwall End Road, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 3YG
- Local authority
- Dudley
- URN
- 103810
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.