Kates Hill Primary School
Dudley, DY2 7HP · Dudley · primary school
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22nd 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.8/10 against 1,469 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 41% | 2.01 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 26% | 2.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kates Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 445 pupils against a stated capacity of 498. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Kates Hill Primary School
Overview
Kates Hill Primary School is described as a “good school” that is “well-led” and “community-minded.” It is characterised as a “jolly, upbeat place” where pupils and staff are happy, with a strong emphasis on reading, mathematics, and positive values.
Strengths
- Reading is a “top priority” with a “very positive culture” supported by a “well-resourced structured phonics scheme” and daily sessions.
- Mathematics is “well organised,” providing pupils with “meaningful teaching and practice” that builds knowledge in a “logical progression.”
- Behaviour is “managed very well” by leaders who are “friendly, firm and fair,” ensuring the school “runs smoothly.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “the right support” to take a “full part in lessons.”
- The school promotes “worthwhile values” and offers extensive opportunities for pupils to learn about nature and the wider world through trips and clubs.
Areas to improve
- In subjects such as science, geography, and history, staff “overcomplicate lessons” with “extra, and unnecessary, information,” which distracts from essential knowledge.
- Leaders should revisit curriculum guidance to ensure it supports staff to cover “the right things with sufficient focus and depth.”
- Staff occasionally “assume pupils know something when they do not,” meaning leaders and staff must “sharpen up their checks on what pupils need to know.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that staff are “well informed about local risks” and “quick to act if they are worried about anyone.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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