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Northfield Road Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Northfield Road Primary School
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Northfield Road Primary School
- Primary
- Dudley DY2 9ER
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: The school prioritises children learning to read from Reception; phonics lessons help pupils read unfamiliar words.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils are now making better progress and outcomes have improved as a result of curriculum changes.
Areas Needing Improvement: Some changes to the curriculum are not yet consistently delivered across the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Outcomes in mathematics and reading have improved but some teaching inconsistencies remain.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff training is ongoing to support pupils better, and new systems identify additional needs.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Many pupils show positive behaviour and good attitudes, though some miss information when learning is less structured.
Support for SEND Pupils: Many pupils with SEND are now better supported to access the same learning as their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe and understand the importance of sharing concerns with a trusted adult.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The school provides a wide range of experiences to promote pupil welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Responses to Ofsted Parent View indicate positive feedback from parents.
Extracurricular Activities: Many pupils attend sports, arts, and music clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Training has been provided over a long period to support staff in delivering the curriculum.
Impact on Student Progress: New curriculum approaches are improving pupil progress, but inconsistency remains.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Staff occasionally miss opportunities to address misconceptions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders are aware of the need for consistent delivery of teaching methods across the school.
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About Us
Northfield Road Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 396 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 67% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.6 | 20.1 | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 102 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 102 | 102 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% | 52.39% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 7.13% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 5 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 3.7 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 92 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 55.82% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.77% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Northfield Road Primary School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1