A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Dudley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Northfield Road Primary School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 102.0 |
| 2023 | 104.0 | 105.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-2.5 per year)
Down -2.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Anchoring Our Future"
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.
Clubs
Breakfast Club 7.30am – 8.45am; After School Club 3.15pm – 5.45pm
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).