Blanford Mere Primary School
Kingswinford, DY6 7EA · Dudley · primary school
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17th of 76 primary schools in Dudley we can score, 78 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,836 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6/10 among them, against 7.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blanford Mere Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6 out of 10 among them, against 7.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 311 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the 2024/25 cohort?
What Ofsted said about Blanford Mere Primary School
Overview
Blanford Mere Primary School continues to be a good school, offering an "inclusive, calm and welcoming learning environment" where pupils enjoy coming to school. Leaders maintain high expectations, delivering a "rich and varied curriculum" that helps pupils make links between their studies and everyday life.
Strengths
- Pupils experience strong relationships, with bullying being rare and incidents of unkindness dealt with quickly by trusted adults.
- Staff effectively assess learning to identify gaps, adapting teaching to prepare pupils well for their next stage in education.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported to access the full curriculum" through sharply focused individual development plans.
- Children in the early years get off to a "great start," with adults seizing opportunities to develop language and early mathematics skills.
- The curriculum prepares pupils for life in modern Britain through activities such as celebrating diverse religious and cultural events.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils in the early stages of learning to read have ready access to books that "closely match their phonics skills" to build confidence and fluency.
- Leaders need to continue embedding curriculum plans in subjects where implementation is in the early stages, ensuring pupils develop deep knowledge across all aspects of the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff being alert to potential signs of abuse and senior leaders managing concerns thoroughly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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