Is Kates Hill Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 30th of 76 primary schools in Dudley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Kates Hill Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 64% of pupils at Kates Hill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Kates Hill Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Kates Hill 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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Kates Hill Primary School

Peel Street, Dudley, DY2 7HP

Local ranking30th of 76 primary schools in Dudley

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Primary

Phase

498

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 14 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 64.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 76.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 73.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 59

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 434
Boys: 232 (52%)
Girls: 213 (48%)
Capacity: 498 (89% full)
SEND: 21.9%
FSM Eligible: 43.6%
EAL: 39.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.2%
SEN Support: 18.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 22.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,068/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

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

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 36.9%
White British: 22.5%
Mixed Other: 7.8%
White Other: 6.6%
Black African: 5.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 4.2%
Asian Other: 3.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.8%

36.9%

Asian Pakistani

22.5%

White British

7.8%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01384900670

info@kates-hill.dudley.sch.uk

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Peel Street

Dudley, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 144080
UKPRN: 10063066
Establishment No.: 2010
Trust: DUDLEY ACADEMIES TRUST

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