Is St Chad's Catholic Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 23 May 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 3rd of 76 primary schools in Dudley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are St Chad's Catholic Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 86% of pupils at St Chad's Catholic Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at St Chad's Catholic Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at St Chad's Catholic Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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St Chad's Catholic Primary School

Catholic Lane, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 3UE

Local ranking3rd of 76 primary schools in Dudley

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 23 May 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 86.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 97.0%
Writing (Expected): 86.0%
Maths (Expected): 97.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 93.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 29

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 247
Boys: 124 (52%)
Girls: 114 (48%)
Capacity: 210 (113% full)
SEND: 15.8%
FSM Eligible: 21.0%
EAL: 16.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 12.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 26.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,384/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 71.3%
Black African: 7.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 5.3%
White Other: 4.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.2%
Black Other: 2.8%
Black Caribbean: 2.0%
Mixed Other: 1.6%

71.3%

White British

7.3%

Black African

5.3%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01384889423

info@st-chads.dudley.sch.uk

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Catholic Lane

Dudley, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 140144
UKPRN: 10043100
Establishment No.: 3304
Trust: ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

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