Pedmore CE Primary School

About Pedmore CE Primary School

Pedmore CE Primary School is a state primary in Dudley that is running very close to full capacity, with 220 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 222. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.4%, which is notably low compared with the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively affluent local intake. The school is clearly in high demand: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, it received 111 applications for just 27 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.11. Of those applicants, 25 put Pedmore as their first preference, and all 25 were offered a place. This level of competition places it among the more sought-after primaries in Dudley, and its Church of England character may be a factor for some families, though the school is open to all. The headteacher is David Dunn, and the school serves children from age 5 to 11.

Academically, Pedmore performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Dudley local authority average of 59%. The school ranks 8th out of 69 primary schools in the borough, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Subject-level results are strong: 85% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, 88% in writing and 79% in maths. At the higher standard, 30% achieved the combined benchmark, with 39% reaching that level in reading and maths, and 48% in writing. Average scaled scores were 108 in reading and 106 in maths. The school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2015, rated it Good overall, with Good for leadership and management and Good for early years provision. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2019 confirmed the school remains Good.

The school offers a broad range of facilities, including a sports hall, playing fields, an ICT suite, music rooms, a sensory room and a forest school area. Sports on offer include football, netball, tennis, athletics, rounders and dance, while clubs range from chess and choir to gardening, eco club and film club. For pupils with additional needs, the school lists support for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and visual or multi-sensory impairments. With its strong academic results, high local demand and Church of England foundation, Pedmore is likely to suit families who place a premium on a well-regarded community primary with a traditional feel, though securing a place will require an early application and a realistic first-preference strategy.

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