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Roberts Primary School

Roberts Primary School

Dudley, DY3 2AZPrimary School·Ages 3-11
R. Improvementby Ofsted

99%

Capacity

661

Pupils

1.9x

Demand

About Roberts Primary School

Roberts Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dudley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 661 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 669 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Roberts Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Carl Watkins, 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 4653rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 69 in Dudley.

Roberts Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 147 applications for 78 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 66 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Roberts Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Netball, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Eco Club, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.3%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Dudley, Roberts 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRoberts Primary School, Robert Street, Dudley, Dudley, DY3 2AZ
HeadteacherCarl Watkins
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils661
Free School Meals (FSM)30.3%
School Capacity661 / 669 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Mar 2023
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Declined
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

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

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)

4653rd of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

454th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 50%

19th of 69

In Dudley

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

69%

Expected Standard

4%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:74%
Higher:28%
Writing
Expected:79%
Higher:7%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:79%
Higher:23%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +21%

'22/23

48%

'23/24

69%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

Facilities

9
Sports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumArt StudiosICT SuiteMusic RoomsSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

GymnasticsNetballSwimmingAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubBook Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

78

Applications

147

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio1.9x
0x1x2x3x5x+

66 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Roberts Primary School

Roberts Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.

Contact Information

01384987330www.robertsprimary.org.uk/

Roberts Primary School, Robert Street, Dudley

Dudley, DY3 2AZ

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Roberts Primary School, Robert Street, Dudley

Dudley, DY3 2AZ

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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