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Northfield Road Primary School

Northfield Road, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 9ER

A Requires improvement-rated primary school in Dudley where 63% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

373

Ages

4-11

FSM

40.2%

Capacity

420

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Nov 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

79.0%

Writing

77.0%

Maths

73.0%

RWM Combined

63.0%

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About Northfield Road Primary School

Northfield Road Primary School is a primary school in Dudley, Dudley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 373 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Northfield Road, Dudley, DY2 9ER | More schools in Dudley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Northfield Road Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Nov 2025 — 2024+ framework
Nov 2023 — Requires improvement
Sept 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: Northfield Road Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Northfield Road Primary School

What is Northfield Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Northfield Road Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are Northfield Road Primary School's latest exam results?

Northfield Road Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 63% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Northfield Road Primary School located?

Northfield Road Primary School is a primary school in Dudley, Dudley (DY2 9ER).

How many pupils attend Northfield Road Primary School?

Northfield Road Primary School has around 373 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Northfield Road Primary School with other schools?

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