Howley Grange Primary School
Howley Grange Road, Halesowen, B62 0HSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Howley Grange Primary School is a primary school in Halesowen for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Dudley. It ranks 8th of 15 primary schools in Halesowen. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 September 2013, report published 3 October 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
Pupils are proud to belong to a community where everyone is valued and treated equally. The school's values of 'achieve, believe and care' inspire pupils and are evident in how pupils behave. Parents are grateful for the way in which the Howley Grange team makes them, and their children, feel welcome. Pupils listen carefully in lessons and behave well around school. They respect each other and the adults they work with. Appropriate support is in place for the small number of pupils who sometimes find it difficult to manage their behaviour. There is a zero-tolerance approach to bullying. Leaders' records show that bullying is rare, and, if it happens, adults deal with it swiftly. At breaktimes, pupils play together well, and no one is left out. Pupils feel safe in school. Leaders and staff make sure that pupils achieve well academically by the time they leave the school. Through clubs and other experiences, pupils develop a range of interests. For example, pupils learn to cook, sing and grow vegetables in the school allotment, and they learn about nature in the forest school area. Pupils like taking part in sporting and community events. These events help to develop pupils' confidence.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in Years 1 to 6 is well planned. There is now scope for leaders and teachers to focus on how pupils learn. Sometimes, pupils do not extend their knowledge and understanding as much as they could. This is because, in a few subjects, there are missed opportunities for pupils to deepen their learning. Leaders should ensure that teachers implement the curriculum in ways that help pupils to learn in even greater depth.
- Some pupils do not read a wide range of texts. This prevents them from developing their knowledge of a broad range of authors, texts and genres. Leaders should encourage pupils to read more widely.
- Sometimes, the activities that staff plan for pupils with SEND are not closely matched to pupils' needs. This hinders how well some pupils learn new information. Leaders should make sure that staff are supported to develop a range of strategies and resources to help all pupils with SEND learn consistently well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
414 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Howley Grange Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapal Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Quinton Church Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Lift Four Dwellings Primary | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Perryfields Primary School | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| Hurst Green Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% 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
- Miss Angela Lewis
- Phone
- 01384685101
- Address
- Howley Grange Road, Halesowen, B62 0HS
- Local authority
- Dudley
- URN
- 103814
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.