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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Dudley, DY3 3UEPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
39 1st-choice / 29 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3388 of 13,686 nationally

About St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Parents considering St Chad's Catholic Primary School will find a school that is clearly popular among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 83 applications for just 29 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.86. Of those 83 applications, 39 were first-preference choices, and 28 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation in the Dudley area. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated it Good overall, with a standout Outstanding grade for personal development. Inspectors noted that behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management, and the quality of education were all Good, while early years provision was also rated Good. Compared with its previous inspection in 2011, which also gave a Good overall rating, the school has maintained its standard while improving personal development to the highest level. With 18.6 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a diverse intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressCatholic Lane, Dudley, Dudley, DY3 3UE
HeadteacherMandy Grubham
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils247
Free School Meals (FSM)18.6%
School Capacity247 / 210 (118% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Music RoomsSports HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingCricketFootballNetballRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubBook ClubChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About St Chad's Catholic Primary School

St Chad's Catholic 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.