Sledmere Primary School
About Sledmere Primary School
Sledmere Primary School’s headline KS2 results sit below the Dudley local authority average, with 52% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined against a LA average of 59%. That places the school 46th out of 78 primary schools in the borough, firmly in the bottom half of the local rankings. The individual subject scores tell a similar story: 67% hit the expected standard in maths, 63% in reading and 61% in writing, all a few points adrift of what you might hope for. On the plus side, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated it Good across every category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision — a remarkable turnaround from its previous Inadequate rating in 2022. That jump suggests real momentum under headteacher Emily Redding, even if the exam data hasn’t yet caught up with the improved inspection judgement.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 44 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Apr 2025Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 May 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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