Rufford Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Address | Bredon Avenue, DY9 7NR |
| School Website | www.rufford.dudley.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1384686717 |
| URN | 148685 |
School Census
| Total | 173 |
| Girls/Boys | 75/98 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 43.4%/56.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 40.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 77 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 26.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/06/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/06/2024 | Good |
| 26/03/2019 | Requires improvement |
| 22/11/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 04/06/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/03/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 22/11/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 36 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | 102.0 |
| Maths | 99.0 |
| Reading Progress | 0.5 |
| Writing Progress | -2.2 |
| Maths Progress | -0.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% |
| Reading | 102.0 |
| Maths | 99.0 |
| Reading Progress | -1.7 |
| Writing Progress | -2.0 |
| Maths Progress | -5.2 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 60 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 39 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 21 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 34 |
| As First Preference | 20 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 24 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 20 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 69% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 23% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 29% |
| no | 71% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 69% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 89% |
| no | 11% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 44.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 32.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 46.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 36.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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