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Netherbrook Primary School

Dudley, DY2 9RZPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
66 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#5,667
of 13,686 nationally

About Netherbrook Primary School

Netherbrook Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 66 first-preference applications for just 59 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. That oversubscription ratio of 1.92 means nearly two families applied for every available spot, and the school made 57 offers to first-preference applicants. The school's capacity is listed at 420 pupils, yet it currently has 481 on roll, which suggests the school is operating above its official capacity. 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that gives a sense of the school's intake. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good across every category: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The previous inspection in 2015 also rated the school Good overall, so the school has maintained a consistent standard over time.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChester Road, Dudley, Dudley, DY2 9RZ
HeadteacherPhil Rawlings
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils481
Free School Meals (FSM)35.0%
School Capacity481 / 420 (115% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibrarySports HallDining HallArt StudiosForest SchoolGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisGymnasticsAthleticsNetballDanceSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubEco ClubGardeningChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Netherbrook Primary School

Netherbrook Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.