The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 311
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 8.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Mrs Kerry Crook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Mimosa Walk, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 558m away
Kingswinford Academy
Secondary · 603m away
Dawley Brook Primary School
Primary · 977m away
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Maidensbridge Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Brier School
Academy · 1.5km away
The Crestwood School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Crestwood Park Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Blanford Mere Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Blanford Mere Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blanford Mere Primary School?
Blanford Mere Primary School currently has 311 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blanford Mere Primary School take?
Blanford Mere Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blanford Mere Primary School?
Blanford Mere Primary School is in Kingswinford, DY6 7EA, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blanford Mere Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Blanford Mere Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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