Is Milking Bank Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Milking Bank Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 68% of pupils at Milking Bank Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Milking Bank Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Milking Bank Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Milking Bank Primary School

Milking Bank Primary School, Aintree Way, Dudley, DY1 2SL

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 January 2023.

Continues from Milking Bank Primary School (URN 103834) since 1 September 2026. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 68.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 79.0%
Writing (Expected): 81.0%
Maths (Expected): 74.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 79.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 62

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 462
Capacity: 420 (0% full)
SEND: 11.9%
FSM Eligible: 12.6%
EAL: 3.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.1%
SEN Support: 7.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 28.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Budget per Pupil: £5,918/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 71.6%
Asian Indian: 10.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 4.5%
Asian Pakistani: 4.5%
Black African: 2.0%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
White Other: 1.6%
Asian Other: 1.1%

71.6%

White British

10.6%

Asian Indian

4.5%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01384816695

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Milking Bank Primary School

Dudley, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 152605
UKPRN: 10101150
Establishment No.: 2160
Trust: INVICTUS EDUCATION TRUST

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