Mount Pleasant Primary School

URN: 103780 • Brierley Hill DY5 2YN

Overview

Name
Mount Pleasant Primary School
URN
103780
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Claire Grinsell (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
Telephone
01384816910
Website
Visit
Address
Mount Pleasant, Brierley Hill DY5 2YN

Summary

Mount Pleasant Primary School, located in Brierley Hill, Dudley, has been serving the local community since its opening in 1888. As a community school, it accommodates 364 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 315, and offers a nurturing environment that prioritises the academic and personal development of each child. The school is committed to fostering values such as resilience, respect, and compassion, which are integral to its ethos.

The curriculum at Mount Pleasant is designed to be engaging and inclusive, encouraging children to embrace challenges and develop a love for learning. The school aims to prepare students to be positive citizens, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary for lifelong learning. Additionally, the school features a teacher-led Nursery as part of its Early Years Foundation Stage Unit.

Mount Pleasant Primary prides itself on strong community links and actively involves families in their children's education. The headteacher, Mrs Claire Grinsell, emphasises the importance of building partnerships with parents and the wider community, creating a supportive network that enhances the learning journey for all students.

Key details

LA
Dudley
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
315
Pupils
364
Boys
178
Girls
186
FSM %
28.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-03-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 364 178 186 315 28.40
2024-09-11 369 177 192 315 28.70
2023-09-11 365 192 173 315 22.30
2022-09-11 365 192 173 315 22.30
2021-09-11 380 206 174 315 20.20
2020-09-11 381 209 172 315 12.10

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