Netherbrook Primary School

A good academy converter school in Dudley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Netherbrook Primary School.

Dudley, DY29RZ Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 66.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chester Road
Netherton
Dudley, DY29RZ
Phone
1384818415
Website
netherbrook.dudley.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144079
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Chester Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9RZ
Website
http://www.netherbrook.dudley.sch.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
472
Free School Meals
37.8% (178 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
66.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.4 (4.1 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
24 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
47
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
472 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

aspirations sense of identity self-worth and belonging appreciating the world around them taking responsibility becoming conscious of choices

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Phil Rawlings welcomes families; Netherbrook is described as a happy and caring school with a focus on pupils' personal, social and emotional development. The school emphasizes strong partnerships with parents, a broad range of learning experiences (Forest School, Kingswood residential trip for Year 6, choir, drama, dance, and school productions) and invites visitors to come and see the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Junior Leadership Team School Council Anti-Bullying Ambassadors Playground Leaders Librarians & Reading Ambassadors Art Ambassadors Green Ambassadors & Eco Council

Facilities

Forest School area large playing field Eco Zone two large playgrounds

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School is used across the school to teach Science through first-hand experiences (Plants, Animals including humans, Living Things and Habitats). Green Citizens and Green Systems are embedded as sustainability themes across Science, Geography and PSHE, with support from Eco Ambassadors. Green Citizens and Green Systems are central themes underpinning the curriculum. Reading development is prioritised in Key Stage 1 using Rocket Phonics and VIPERS. A broad and balanced curriculum underpinning by 'Golden Threads' to develop confident, independent learners with meaningful skills. Performing arts are highly valued, with locally recognised choirs and dance troupes and school productions. A wide range of trips and visits, plus many lunchtime and after-school clubs; Inspire afternoons encourage parental involvement.

SEND Provision

Netherbrook has a dedicated SEN Team (ages 2–11) consisting of: Mrs Reeve (Assistant Head; SENCO; SMHL), Mrs Marshall (Assistant Head; EYFS Leader; Green Curriculum Lead), Mrs Dixon (SENCO Assistant; Speech & Language Lead). The team identifies and monitors pupils on the SEND Register and works with external agencies (CAMHS, CAS, CIPS, Educational Psychology, Hearing Impairment Services, Learning Support Services, Occupational Therapy, Reflexions, School Nurse Services, Speech and Language Therapy, Visual Impairment Services). Local support includes the Dudley Local Offer and SENDIASS; a SEND Information Hub is available via Padlet; access to a Family Support/Attendance Officer (Mrs Pugh) for referrals and discussions with parents.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are governed by The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust (TEFAT). TEFAT's Admissions Arrangements can be found on the TEFAT site. Primary applications open from 1 October; Secondary applications can be made from 1 September. Dudley MBC information for admissions available; the school's Admissions Policy can be found here.

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