Ham Dingle Primary Academy
Ham Dingle Primary School, Old Ham Lane, Pedmore, Stourbridge, DY9 0UNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ham Dingle Primary Academy is a primary school in Stourbridge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Dudley. It ranks 6th of 19 primary schools in Stourbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 7 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 November 2023
This school has been through a period of significant change and has worked hard to improve the quality of education it provides. Leaders have successfully made sure that the aim of wanting pupils to 'develop their own strengths and talents' is being fulfilled. Pupils now speak with pride about their learning and a desire to do well. The outcomes they achieve are improving as a result. Many pupils behave well and show positive attitudes to their learning. They demonstrate politeness and a readiness to learn. Pupils and staff build positive relationships showing kindness and understanding. Some pupils describe being respectful as the 'most important thing to be'. They welcome visitors to their school with smiles on their faces and are proud to show them their school. The school successfully supports pupils' wider development. They view doing this as key to them becoming well-rounded and motivated learners. Pupils learn the importance of being active citizens by raising money for local charities that they have chosen. Many pupils hold leadership roles and enjoy being provided with the chance to vote on things that matter to them. This is helping them to understand world and local issues. This is a happy school where most feel cared for and included.
What the school should improve
- Some subject leaders are new in role and not yet able to identify what effective teaching of their subject looks like. As a result, opportunities are missed to make changes to how lessons are delivered to best support improvements in learning. The school should continue to support less experienced subject leaders to identify effective teaching and learning in their subject areas.
- Assessment of what pupils know and remember is often focused on disconnected facts rather than key concepts. As a result, pupils become overwhelmed and struggle to recall relevant prior learning. The school should seek to ensure that pupils have more opportunities to build on relevant prior knowledge that supports their current learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
61 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
329 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Ham Dingle Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedmore CE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 88% met the expected standard |
| Hob Green Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 39% met the expected standard |
| Oldswinford C of E Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Rufford Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Tilley
- Phone
- 01384900753
- Address
- Ham Dingle Primary School, Old Ham Lane, Pedmore, Stourbridge, DY9 0UN
- Local authority
- Dudley
- URN
- 143822
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.