Queen Victoria Primary School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Dudley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Queen Victoria Primary School.

Dudley, DY31JB Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 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
48.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 57.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
35.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 1.0%
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
3 December 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Requires Improvement
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
Bilston Street
Sedgley
Dudley, DY31JB

Location

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Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149544
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Bilston Street, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 1JB
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
STOUR VALE ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
655 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
546
Free School Meals
36.2% (198 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
57.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
1.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
61
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
546 pupils
3-11

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

Children are at the heart Aspiration Responsible Excellence

Head Teacher's Message

A very warm welcome; the headteacher emphasises care for the Sedgley community, the importance of strong relationships between staff, children and families, and the school’s commitment to high-quality education and the CARE principles. The school joined the Stour Vale Academy Trust in July 2023.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Science Club (accredited by the Children's University) Football Club Tag Rugby Club Art Club Choir

Sports

Football Tag Rugby

Facilities

Central field Spacious grounds

Curriculum Highlights

Little Wandle Phonics (Letters and Sounds) aligned reading programme Big Cat Collins texts for reading Accelerated Reader for KS2 to monitor reading level, reading age and comprehension The Spelling Shed programme for spelling Nelson handwriting NCETM Teaching for Mastery approach in Maths

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 7:30 am to 8:40 am (£6.00 per session) with an option of 8:00 am to 8:40 am (£4.00 per session). Afterschool Club operates 3:20 pm to 4:30 pm (£4.50 per session) or from 3:20 pm to 6:00 pm (£6.50 per session).

Admissions Criteria

Applications must be made to the home Local Authority from the child’s legal address. Nursery admissions entitlement includes 15 hours of funded childcare for three-year-olds; 30 hours funded childcare is available for eligible working parents. Term starts are 1 April–31 August (Autumn), 1 September–31 December (Spring), and 1 January–31 March (Summer). For primary reception, applicants should refer to the Dudley Council admissions policy and the school's admissions policy for detailed criteria.

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