Tenterfields Primary Academy
HALESOWEN, B63 3LH · Dudley · primary school
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49th 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 4,058 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 3.1/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tenterfields Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% 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%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 3.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 226. 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
Since the results are below the national median, what specific support is available for pupils who are not reaching expected standards? How does the school integrate the breakfast and after-school clubs into the daily routine for families?
What Ofsted said about Tenterfields Primary Academy
Overview
Tenterfields Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending this inclusive school, where they are happy, attend regularly, and feel safe. The school maintains high expectations for achievement, with pupils achieving well over time and demonstrating positive attitudes to learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum identifies precisely what pupils will learn, with a clear sequence that helps pupils achieve well by the time they leave.
- Oracy and vocabulary development are strengths, with staff modelling ambitious vocabulary and encouraging pupils to build on or challenge each other’s ideas.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and benefit from personalised support to become independent learners.
- Pupils learn to read with accuracy and fluency, encountering a broad range of texts and proudly reciting poetry by heart.
- Leaders and staff are described as approachable and helpful, creating an environment where pupils feel supported and safe.
Areas to improve
- Staff should check pupils’ understanding more thoroughly to ensure learning tasks are sharply focused and neither too easy nor too hard.
- Pupils should more routinely have the chance to develop their reasoning and problem-solving skills in mathematics to deepen their understanding.
Safeguarding
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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