Blanford Mere Primary School

About Blanford Mere Primary School

Blanford Mere Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dudley community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 311 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 315 places).

Ofsted has rated Blanford Mere Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kerry Crook, it falls under Dudley local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4474th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 69 in Dudley.

Blanford Mere Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 92 applications for 45 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 50 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Blanford Mere Primary School include Forest School, Library, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics, as well as clubs including Book Club, Gardening, Drama, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Dudley, Blanford Mere Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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