Pedmore CE Primary School

Academy · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England

Part of THE DIOCESE OF WORCESTER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

Hagley Road, Pedmore, Stourbridge, DY9 0RH

01384 818955 · School website · Map and directions

Ofsted report card1 strong, 6 expectedSafeguarding met · 9 December 2025
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths88%England 62% · 2024/25
1st highest of 20 state primary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 96% of 14,185 state primary schools in England.
Pupils219Room for 222 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 222 in 2019, 221 in 2021, 221 in 2022, 222 in 2023, 222 in 2024, 220 in 2025, 219 in 2026. Across England, primary state school pupil numbers were down 4% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place1.236 for 30 places, September 2026
4th highest of 20 state primary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 90% of 15,826 state primary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 9 December 2025 , published 2 February 2026.

In short: 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding met.

Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.

AreaGrade
SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. Met
InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects.
Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects.
AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects.
Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects.
Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects.
Early yearsNursery and reception classes. Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects.
Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects.

Read the full Ofsted reports for this school

Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

What parents say

82 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.

Dudley comparisons use the 8 of its 78 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 70 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.

StatementThis schoolDudleyEngland
My child is happy at this school
3rd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley.
Higher than 64% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
95% 89% 83%
My child feels safe at this school
Joint 4th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley.
Higher than 48% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
93% 88% 85%
The school makes sure pupils are well behaved
Joint 5th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley.
Higher than 38% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
83% 81% 78%
Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied
5th highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley.
Higher than 32% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
33% 48% 43%
Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 71 parents who had raised a concern
4th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley.
Higher than 48% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
82% 77% 74%
My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND
1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley.
Higher than 87% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
92% 63% 63%
I would recommend this school to another parent
4th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley.
Higher than 56% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
93%said yes 88% 83%

Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 37%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Dudley figures pool parents at the Dudley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.

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Results

Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25

33 pupils in this year group.

88% — 27 points above the Dudley average, and 26 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolDudleyEngland
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths 88% 61% 62%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths 30% 7% 8%
Met the expected standard in reading 94% 74% 75%
Met the expected standard in writing 91% 72% 72%
Met the expected standard in maths 88% 74% 74%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 112 105 106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 110 104 105
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% England 2022/23: 60%England 2023/24: 61%England 2024/25: 62% This school 2022/23: 85%This school 2023/24: 76%This school 2024/25: 88% This school England 62% 2022/23 85% 2023/24 76% 2024/25 88%

Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.

Admissions

Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Dudley. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.

How hard is it to get in?

For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.

Places offered30
Families who put it first36
Of those, offered a place28 (78%)
Families who listed it at all145

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.2

This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.

This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.

Admissions dates and schools in Dudley

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolDudleyEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
20th highest of 21 state primary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
6.4% 27.4%* 26.3%
With an education, health and care plan
19th highest of 21 state primary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
1.8% 3.6%* 3.5%
Receiving special educational needs support
14th highest of 21 state primary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
12.7% 15.1%* 15.0%
English as an additional language
9th highest of 21 state primary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
3.6% 12.9%* 23.4%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
7th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Stourbridge.
Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
4.3% 5.7%* 5.2%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
9th lowest of 21 state primary schools in Stourbridge.
Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
8.3% 14.9%* 13.0%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
Joint 1st lowest of 21 state primary schools in Stourbridge.
Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
0.0 2.4 2.5
Pupils suspended at least once
Joint 1st lowest of 21 state primary schools in Stourbridge.
Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
0.0% 1.1% 1.1%
Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils 0.00% 0.10% 0.03%
Pupils per teacher
12th highest of 21 state primary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 61% of 16,642 state primary schools in England.
21.5 22.1 20.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
6th highest of 21 state primary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 91% of 16,653 state primary schools in England.
13.9 12.2 10.6
Teachers who left during the year
Joint 15th highest of 19 state primary schools in Stourbridge.
Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England.
0.0% 12.7%* 14.4%*

Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.

Nearby primary schools

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is Pedmore CE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Pedmore CE Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 9 December 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 1 strong, 6 expected, and safeguarding was met.

How did Pedmore CE Primary School do in its SATs?

In 2024/25, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points above the England average of 62%.

Would parents recommend Pedmore CE Primary School?

93% of the 82 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Pedmore CE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.

Is Pedmore CE Primary School oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 36 families put Pedmore CE Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.