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Netherton CofE Primary School

Dudley, DY2 0HUPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
29%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.8×
Oversubscribed
90 apps / 51 places
Ranking
#13,339
of 13,686 nationally

About Netherton CofE Primary School

Netherton CofE Primary School is a state-funded, mixed Church of England primary for children aged 2 to 11, currently educating 393 pupils against a capacity of 480. That leaves some headroom, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 90 applications for 51 places, with 44 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1.76, meaning nearly two families compete for every spot. The pupil body reflects a significantly above-average level of disadvantage, with 34.1% of children eligible for free school meals — well above the national primary average of around 23%. This context matters when reading the school’s academic results, as it places the school in a different starting position from more affluent local primaries. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated it Good across every category: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. It has held a Good rating since at least its previous inspection in 2014.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHighbridge Road, Dudley, Dudley, DY2 0HU
HeadteacherKathryn Harvey
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils393
Free School Meals (FSM)34.1%
School Capacity393 / 480 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumForest SchoolICT SuitePlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsFootballSwimmingDanceRoundersCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubFilm ClubBook ClubEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Netherton CofE 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.