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The Old Park School

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The Old Park School

Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2JY

Community special school · Ages 4–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2013

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (KS2, 2024/25).

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Thorns Collegiate Academy
0.26 km away · Academy sponsor led
Requires improvement
INNOV4TE Independent School
1.8 km away · Other independent special school
The Pedmore High School
1.9 km away · Academy converter
Good
Redhill School
2.07 km away · Academy converter
Good
King Edward VI College Stourbridge
2.35 km away · Academy 16-19 converter

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About The Old Park School

The Old Park School is a secondary school in Brierley Hill, Dudley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2013 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 153 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2JY | More schools in Dudley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Old Park School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2024 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  2. Sept 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Old Park School

What is The Old Park School's Ofsted rating?
The Old Park School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2013 inspection.
What are The Old Park School's latest exam results?
The Old Park School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Old Park School located?
The Old Park School is a secondary school in Brierley Hill, Dudley (DY5 2JY).
How many pupils attend The Old Park School?
The Old Park School has around 153 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Old Park School with other schools?
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