Straits Primary School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Straits Primary School
Address: Longfellow Road, Lower Gornal
Town/City: Dudley
County: West Midlands
Postcode: DY3 3EE
Telephone Number: 01384 818575
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 5-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Paul Freear
Capacity: 420
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 410 (56% boys & 44% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 7.3%

Location and administration

URN: 103827
DfE Number: 332/2150
UKPRN: 10069983
UPRN: 90151169
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Dudley (E08000027)
Constituency: Dudley (E14001204)
Electoral Ward: Gornal (E05015910)

Easting & Northing: 390588E, 292142N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 31' 39.74" N 2° 8' 24.11" W
Plus Code: 9C4VGVH5+3X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Ellowes Hall Sports College (0.7km)
  2. Red Hall Primary School (1.3km)
  3. Cotwall End Primary School (1.5km)
  4. Roberts Primary School (1.5km)
  5. St Chad's Catholic Primary School (1.7km)
  6. Alder Coppice Primary School (2.1km)
  7. The Dormston School (2.1km)
  8. Queen Victoria Primary School (2.2km)
  9. Beacon Hill Academy (2.2km)
  10. Woodsetton School (2.2km)
Governors

  • Mr Jonathon Ashfield - Governor. Appointed on 17 April 2023 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 16 April 2027.
  • Mr Lewis Bourne - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Fiona Brown - Governor. Appointed on 27 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Mrs Jennifer Cornbill - Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 January 2029.
  • Mr Paul Freear - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Claire Jones - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Mark Jones - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Scott Jones - Governor. Appointed on 14 July 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 July 2029.
  • Mr Luke Pardoe - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 March 2027.
  • Mrs Laura Round - Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2029.
  • Mr Daniel Wade - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.