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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Peters Hill Primary School (69.2)
- Withymoor Primary School (64.0)
- Quarry Bank Primary School (56.6)
- Brockmoor Primary School (56.4)
- St Mary's RC Primary School (56.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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