Northfield Road Primary School

StatePrimary

Requires ImprovementPrimaryAges 4–11373 pupils

Northfield Road, Netherton, DY2 9ERWebsite01384989027

Requires Improvement373 pupilsAges 4–11

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Requires Improvement4mo ago

Inspected Nov 2025

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Ages4 - 11

Pupils373

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Ages4 - 11

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

4 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

373 / 420 (89%)

Head Teacher

Mr Gareth Ludlam

At a Glance

InspectionRequires Improvement

Inspected Nov 2025

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 67%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

4.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

4.8%vs 6.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate4.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence14.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate2.3%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support13.7%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans4.6%

Near averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication30 pupils (44%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty15 pupils (22%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health14 pupils (21%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (4%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder3 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)17

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)20

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils373

Free school meals40.2%

English as additional language22.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British52.8%

Pakistani12.1%

Black African10.7%

Mixed White & Caribbean5.9%

White Other4.0%

Other2.7%

Asian Other2.4%

Bangladeshi2.4%

Indian1.6%

Black Caribbean1.3%

Unclassified1.1%

Mixed White & Asian1.1%

Mixed White & African1.1%

Mixed Other0.8%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygiene

Inspected Oct 2025

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingTHE OLD SWAN PUBLIC HOUSE AND BREWHOUSE AT REARGrade II Listed

Trust Performance

Stour Vale Academy Trust

KS4

Attainment 846.3

Progress 80.04

EBacc entry47.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£7,199

total expenditure per pupil

£-201 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,639

Support staff£1,131

Premises£199

Energy£119

Learning resources£414

Income per pupil£6,202

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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