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Manor Way Primary Academy

Primary · Academy converter · Halesowen, B63 3HA

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#707 of 15,057

Better than 95% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Manor Way Primary Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 11 Sept 2018

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages3 to 11
Pupils205
GenderMixed
Head teacherMiss Lisa Buffery
TrustWINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
Local authorityDudley
Opened01 Oct 2015
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 142355.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolDudleyEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths87%, better than England, better than Dudley61%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.10%, similar to England, better than Dudley7%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.109, better than England, better than Dudley105106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.108, better than England, better than Dudley104105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.109, better than England, better than Dudley105105
Expected standard in reading93%, better than England, better than Dudley74%76%
Expected standard in writing90%, better than England, better than Dudley72%73%
Expected standard in maths90%, better than England, better than Dudley74%75%
Pupils taking tests30--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils205
Girls86
Boys119
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.8.8%
First language not English7.8%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.210
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.2.4%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.62
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.5
Average class size29.3

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
78.5%
White and Asian
4.9%
African
2.9%
Indian
2.4%
White and Black Caribbean
2%
Other mixed
2%
Pakistani
1.5%
Other Asian
1.5%
Other White
1%
Caribbean
1%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher17.5
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.11
Teachers (FTE)11.69
Teaching assistants (FTE)6.96
Support staff (FTE)15.37
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/257.4
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/257.4
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/250

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day.30
Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed.118
First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice.41
First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.29
Applications from another local authority (Reception)12

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolDudleyEngland
Overall absence2.6%, better than England, better than Dudley5.3%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.5.1%, better than England, better than Dudley14.3%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0%, better than England, better than Dudley1.3%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate0.5%
Pupils with one or more suspensions0.5%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

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Frequently asked questions about Manor Way Primary Academy

What is Manor Way Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Manor Way Primary Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 11 Sept 2018.

How does Manor Way Primary Academy rank in England?

Manor Way Primary Academy ranks 707 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (better than 95% of schools).

What are Manor Way Primary Academy's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 87% of pupils at Manor Way Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How hard is it to get into Manor Way Primary Academy?

For Reception entry in 2026/27, Manor Way Primary Academy made 30 offers from 118 applications (3.9 per offer), and 29 of 41 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend Manor Way Primary Academy?

Manor Way Primary Academy has 205 pupils aged 3 to 11.

What is the capacity of Manor Way Primary Academy?

Manor Way Primary Academy had 210 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Manor Way Primary Academy?

At Manor Way Primary Academy, the average class had 29.3 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.5 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Manor Way Primary Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at Manor Way Primary Academy missed 2.6% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 5.1% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.