Lapal Primary School
Priory Road, Halesowen, B62 0BZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lapal Primary School is a primary school in Halesowen for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Dudley. It ranks 3rd of 15 primary schools in Halesowen. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 February 2023, report published 23 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 8 February 2023
Pupils' excellent behaviour allows everyone to get on with their learning. In class, and outside, pupils respect others and engage positively in activities. Bullying is not accepted. Staff are quick to listen and respond if anyone is worried or upset about anything. Pupils are happy, safe and secure at school. Pupils achieve exceptionally well in many subjects, including reading and mathematics. This is because leaders and staff have high expectations and provide an ambitious and extremely effective curriculum. In addition, parents are highly supportive of the school's work. They make sure their children attend regularly and on time. Staff expect pupils to do helpful jobs and to have a voice in making decisions. Junior leaders, pupil librarians, sports leaders and many other roles all help to shape the school day. Beyond lessons, the school offers lots of opportunities for pupils to practise and develop their interests. From busking in the playground, to choir, sport clubs and yoga, there are many optional activities, and take up is high. All of this helps to motivate pupils to do their best. They work hard, learn much and enjoy school. By the end of Year 6, pupils are exceptionally well prepared for secondary school.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
44 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
360 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Lapal Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howley Grange Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Manor Way Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Quinton Church Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 66% met the expected standard |
| Lift Four Dwellings Primary | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
| Tenterfields Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- HALES VALLEY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Executive Headteacher - Joanna Turner, Head of School - Matthew Maynes
- Phone
- 01384818200
- Address
- Priory Road, Halesowen, B62 0BZ
- Local authority
- Dudley
- URN
- 143782
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.