Rufford Primary School
Stourbridge, DY9 7NR · Dudley · primary school
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42nd 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 — 4.9/10 against 1,595 of them, against 4.0/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rufford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 6.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend Forest School sessions and residential visits. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 260 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 activities are included in the residential visits? How does the breakfast club operate for families who need early drop-off?
What Ofsted said about Rufford Primary School
Overview
Rufford Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "polite and well-mannered" and feel safe, supported by a "strong culture of safeguarding and well-being." The report highlights significant improvements in teaching, particularly in reading, and notes that staff well-being is prioritised. While the school has made rapid progress since joining its trust, inconsistencies remain in curriculum delivery and writing instruction.
Strengths
- Reading provision is highly effective, with "highly skilled staff" teaching phonics and rigorous checks ensuring pupils who fall behind "catch up quickly."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported," with needs "swiftly identified and met" through additional resources and external professional support.
- Personal development is prioritised, helping pupils learn about democracy, different cultures, and well-being through activities like visiting places of worship and serving as "well-being champions."
- The early years environment is "well planned and purposeful," with staff skilled at extending children’s thinking and vocabulary.
- Staff report that their well-being is prioritised and workload is "carefully considered by the school."
Areas to improve
- The school must address irregular attendance for some pupils by working with parents and agencies to "overcome any barriers to attending."
- Leaders need to clarify how writing composition and handwriting are taught to resolve current "variability in expectations and inconsistency in pupils’ writing."
- Monitoring in some subjects is not "sufficiently rigorous," leading to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and unaddressed gaps in learning that require systematic checks.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 36% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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