Manor Way Primary Academy
Brier Mill Road, Halesowen, B63 3HAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Manor Way Primary Academy is a primary school in Halesowen for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Dudley. It ranks 4th of 15 primary schools in Halesowen. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 September 2018, report published 11 October 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 May 2024
Pupils love attending Manor Way Primary Academy. The pupil junior leadership team shows pupils how to live the 'Manor Way.' Pupils are conscientious and want to do their very best. Pupils want to be in school and attend well. The school is tenacious in its work to ensure all pupils attend school regularly. Rigorous checks are undertaken. Any pupil absence is swiftly addressed. Pupils are polite and well-mannered. They settle quickly to tasks in lessons. The 'brain, browse, buddy' approach helps pupils to persevere on tasks and take responsibility for their own learning. At social times pupils play well together and enjoy spending time with their friends. Pupils say, 'everyone is kind, and no-one is left out.' Staff consistently and fairly apply the schools 'ready to learn' approach. This means that pupils are eager to make great choices. The school supports pupils to find their passion and find their purpose. A vast range of clubs are provided to meet pupils' interests. These include coding, archery, crochet, sports, gardening, pottery and book club. There is something for everyone. Trips, visits and visitors are carefully weaved through the curriculum to deepen learning. These range from visits to museums or art galleries to school workshops.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
205 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Manor Way Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenterfields Primary Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Halesowen CofE Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 93% met the expected standard |
| Lapal Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Lisa Buffery
- Phone
- 01212727310
- Address
- Brier Mill Road, Halesowen, B63 3HA
- Local authority
- Dudley
- URN
- 142355
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.