The Old Park School
URN: 103880 • Brierley Hill DY5 2JY
Overview
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tina Partridge (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01384818905
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Thorns Road, Brierley Hill DY5 2JY
Summary
Old Park School is a community special school located in Brierley Hill, Dudley, catering to 153 students aged 4 to 19 with severe and profound learning difficulties, including those with Autistic Spectrum Conditions and complex medical needs. The school is dedicated to providing an inclusive environment that prioritises the highest standards of care, support, and guidance for its students.
The curriculum at Old Park focuses on developing essential life skills through a holistic approach, encompassing communication, well-being, physical health, and cognitive development. The school actively involves parents and carers in the educational process, encouraging collaboration to ensure that each child's needs are met effectively.
Old Park School fosters a strong sense of community, offering various events and activities that engage families and promote social interaction. The school is committed to safeguarding and supporting its students, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration team directly.
The curriculum at Old Park focuses on developing essential life skills through a holistic approach, encompassing communication, well-being, physical health, and cognitive development. The school actively involves parents and carers in the educational process, encouraging collaboration to ensure that each child's needs are met effectively.
Old Park School fosters a strong sense of community, offering various events and activities that engage families and promote social interaction. The school is committed to safeguarding and supporting its students, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration team directly.
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- Calendar (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Home (other)
- What We Offer (other)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Environmental Policy (other)
- Privacy Policy and GDPR (other)
- School App (other)
- Unlimited Notifications (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Dudley
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 153
- Boys
- 105
- Girls
- 48
- FSM %
- 48.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 153 | 105 | 48 | 48.90 | |
2024-09-11 | 152 | 106 | 46 | 45.90 | |
2023-09-11 | 153 | 108 | 45 | 49.60 | |
2022-09-11 | 153 | 108 | 45 | 49.60 | |
2021-09-11 | 151 | 108 | 43 | 46.10 | |
2020-09-11 | 155 | 105 | 50 | 40.60 |
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