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Rufford Primary School

Dudley, DY9 7NRPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
31 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#6,953
of 13,686 nationally

About Rufford Primary School

Rufford Primary School sits within the Dudley local authority, a mixed state primary for ages 2 to 11. Among the 78 primary schools in the borough, it ranks 32nd, placing it squarely in the middle of the pack. The three highest-ranked peers locally are Manor Way Primary Academy, Blowers Green Primary School, and Tenterfields Primary Academy, each scoring notably higher on the same ranking metric. Rufford’s own ranking score of 63 places it in the bottom half of schools nationally, though within Dudley it outperforms a fair number of its neighbours. The school is led by headteacher Erica Tilley and has no religious character. It is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 54 applications for 30 places and 31 first-preference applications, suggesting solid local demand despite its middling rank.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBredon Avenue, Stourbridge, Dudley, DY9 7NR
HeadteacherErica Tilley
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils250
Free School Meals (FSM)43.2%
School Capacity250 / 270 (93% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Jun 2024
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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, 23 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Playing FieldsSensory RoomLibraryMusic RoomsGymnasiumSports HallArt StudiosDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

DanceNetballFootballCricketSwimmingAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirFilm Club

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySEN Unit

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:30

Source: rufford.dudley.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Rufford 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.