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Sledmere Primary School
The School Drive, Off Buffery Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY2 8EH, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.3 / 100
Bottom 12%
Better than 12% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
615
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school serves a diverse student body of 615 pupils aged 3-11. While it performs above the national average in Key Stage 2 expected outcomes in reading, writing, and maths (58%), only 3% of students reach the higher standard. Parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 48% of parents recommending the school, indicating potential areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 1 April 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (44 responses)
★★★★★3.0
My child is happy
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
75%
Good range of subjects
75%
School keeps me informed
73%
My child feels safe
71%
Progress is communicated
71%
My child makes good progress
66%
School supports development
57%
School has high expectations
55%
Behaviour is good
52%
School responds to concerns
50%
I'd recommend this school
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani35.6%
White British32.2%
Black African8.3%
Asian Indian4.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
White Other2.9%
Other2.9%
Asian Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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52.49762, -2.07505 · DY2 8EH
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN149221
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sledmere.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Sledmere Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sledmere Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 April 2025.
Is Sledmere Primary School a good school?
Sledmere Primary School scores 12.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sledmere Primary School?
Based on 44 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sledmere Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 60% across all parent survey questions.
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