Netherton CofE Primary School
82%
Capacity
393
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Netherton CofE Primary School
Netherton CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dudley community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 393 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Netherton CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kathryn Harvey, it falls under Dudley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 29% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13339th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 69th out of 69 in Dudley.
Netherton CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 51 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 44 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Netherton CofE Primary School include Gymnasium, Forest School, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Football, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Film Club, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dudley, Netherton CofE 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Highbridge Road, Dudley, Dudley, DY2 0HU |
| Headteacher | Kathryn Harvey |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Number of Pupils | 393 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.1% |
| School Capacity | 393 / 480 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (29%)
13339th of 13,686
Nationally
1351st of 1,378
In West Midlands
69th of 69
In Dudley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
29%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
44%
'23/24
29%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed51
90
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
44 families put this school as their 1st choice (49% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Highbridge Road, Dudley
Dudley, DY2 0HU
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