Compare Blowers Green Primary School and Cradley CofE Primary School and Lapal Primary School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Blowers Green Primary School (Primary) in Dudley; Cradley CofE Primary School (Primary) in Halesowen; Lapal Primary School (Primary) in Halesowen — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Blowers Green Primary School, Cradley CofE Primary School and Lapal Primary School. They are primary phase and academy converter and voluntary aided school type located around Dudley, West Midlands and Halesowen, West Midlands. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Blowers Green Primary School), published Jan 2017. The most recent inspection on record is for Lapal Primary School (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 800, typical FSM 20–25%, range 5–10%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as Dudley Academies Trust and Hales Valley Trust.

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Attribute	Blowers Green Primary School DY2 8UZ	Cradley CofE Primary School B63 2UL	Lapal Primary School B62 0BZ
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy converter	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Dudley West Midlands DY2 8UZ	Halesowen West Midlands B63 2UL	Halesowen West Midlands B62 0BZ
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Jan 2017	1 26 Sep 2022	1 23 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	210	210	315
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Dudley Academies Trust	Dudley (332)	Hales Valley Trust
Website	www.blowers.dudley.sch.uk	www.cradleycofe.com	www.lapal.dudley.sch.uk
Telephone	01384685199	01384818230	01384818200
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Blowers Green Primary School

DY2 8UZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Dudley
West Midlands
DY2 8UZ
Ofsted: 1 10 Jan 2017
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Dudley Academies Trust
Website: www.blowers.dudley.sch.uk
Telephone: 01384685199

Cradley CofE Primary School

B63 2UL

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Halesowen
West Midlands
B63 2UL
Ofsted: 1 26 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Dudley (332)
Website: www.cradleycofe.com
Telephone: 01384818230

Lapal Primary School

B62 0BZ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Halesowen
West Midlands
B62 0BZ
Ofsted: 1 23 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Hales Valley Trust
Website: www.lapal.dudley.sch.uk
Telephone: 01384818200

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.