Northfield Road Primary School

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Dudley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Northfield Road Primary School.

Dudley, DY29ER Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
39.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 46.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
14 November 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
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
Northfield Road
Netherton
Dudley, DY29ER

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147155
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Northfield Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9ER
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
STOUR VALE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
396
Free School Meals
43.7% (173 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
46.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
5.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 102.0
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
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
396 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Anchoring Our Future"

Caring Together Linked Together Stronger Together

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr G Ludlam welcomes visitors, emphasizes high aspirations, the school values Caring Together, Linked Together, and Stronger Together, and the motto Anchoring Our Future. Notes the move to Stour Vale Academy Trust in 2019 and invites engagement with the school.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club After School Club

Curriculum Highlights

Mastering Number programme is taught across KS1 and KS2 to develop number sense White Rose Maths scheme provides a sequenced, progressive approach to mathematics PAFI (Purpose, Audience, Form, and Impact) used to map writing units Retrieval practice and use of manipulatives to support mathematical learning 6Rs and Sequencing (Relate, Read, Rip, Rehearse, Writing, Review) underpin the English curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club 7.30am – 8.45am; After School Club 3.15pm – 5.45pm

Admissions Criteria

Northfield Road Primary School follows the agreed admissions procedures of Dudley Council. For more information about applying for a school place for your child, follow the Local Authority's Admissions website. The page includes the Determined Admission Arrangements Policy and Key Dates for Admissions to Reception 2026 (Online application available 1 October 2025; paper by 15 January 2026 by 5pm; online by 15 January 2026 by midnight; decisions to parents 16 April 2026).

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