Russells Hall Primary School
Dudley, DY1 2NX · Dudley · primary school
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67th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.5/10 against 2,330 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 62% | 0.54 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Russells Hall Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.5 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a choir, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 413 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
With 7 places currently available, how does the school manage waiting lists for specific entry years? How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Russells Hall Primary School
Overview
Russells Hall Primary School is described as a calm and orderly environment where pupils ‘live and breathe’ the school’s values. Leaders are committed to raising ambition, and while published outcomes have historically been below national averages, improvements in teaching quality are beginning to positively impact standards. The school fosters strong positive relationships, ensuring pupils feel safe and supported in their learning journey.
Strengths
- Pupils make ‘strong progress through the curriculum from their starting points’, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- The ‘recently revised curriculum is ambitious’ and carefully sequenced to help pupils build on prior learning.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), using clear strategies to meet individual needs.
- Early years provision is ‘Good’, with children settling quickly and developing positive relationships and emotional control.
- Governors are ‘well informed’ and provide an effective balance of challenge and support, while staff benefit from a ‘well-considered training and coaching programme’.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, pupils lack sufficient opportunities to practise key concepts, which limits their ability to link new knowledge to wider ideas.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough, causing them to miss important learning and limiting their overall progress and achievement.
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 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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