St Chad's Catholic Primary School
118%
Capacity
247
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St Chad's Catholic Primary School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Dudley community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 247 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (118% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Chad's Catholic Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mandy Grubham, it falls under Dudley local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3388th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 69 in Dudley.
St Chad's Catholic Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 83 applications for 29 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 39 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Chad's Catholic Primary School include Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Art Studios, Playing Fields, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Cricket, Football, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Book Club, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dudley, St Chad's Catholic 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Catholic Lane, Dudley, Dudley, DY3 3UE |
| Headteacher | Mandy Grubham |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Number of Pupils | 247 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.6% |
| School Capacity | 247 / 210 (118% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
23 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3388th of 13,686
Nationally
327th of 1,378
In West Midlands
11th of 69
In Dudley
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
83%
'23/24
73%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
83
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
39 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Chad's Catholic Primary School
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Contact Information
Catholic Lane, Dudley
Dudley, DY3 3UE
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