The short version
Average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 373
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 40.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Trust
- STOUR VALE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gareth Ludlam
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Northfield Road, Netherton, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 9ER
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNetherton Park Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
Nova Training
Independent · 392m away
Netherton CofE Primary School
Primary · 820m away
Sledmere Primary School
Primary · 862m away
Netherbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Dudley Wood Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Springfield Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Blowers Green Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Northfield Road Primary School?
Northfield Road Primary School currently has 373 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northfield Road Primary School take?
Northfield Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Northfield Road Primary School?
Northfield Road Primary School is in Dudley, DY2 9ER, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northfield Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Northfield Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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