The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 26 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 661
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Mr Carl Watkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Roberts Primary School, Robert Street, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2AZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRed Hall Primary School
Primary · 635m away
Milking Bank Primary School
Primary · 808m away
Bishop Milner Catholic College
Secondary · 1.2km away
Wrens Nest Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cherry Tree Learning Centre
Academy · 1.4km away
Russells Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Straits Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Priory Park Community School
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Roberts Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Roberts Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Roberts Primary School?
Roberts Primary School currently has 661 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Roberts Primary School take?
Roberts Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Roberts Primary School?
Roberts Primary School is in Dudley, DY3 2AZ, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Roberts Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Roberts Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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