Blanford Mere Primary School, Kingswinford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made significant progress in improving pupil achievement, with particular strength in developing pupils' reading, writing and numeracy skills. Teachers are increasingly using marking and questioning to help pupils understand how to improve their work and build confidence. The leadership team is driving improvements through better monitoring of teaching quality and more accurate assessment of pupils' progress.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' attainment in reading, writing and mathematics continues to improve across all key stages
- Teaching is improving, particularly in Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, and Years 5 and 6
- Leadership team provides strong direction with sharp focus on improving teaching and pupil progress
- Behaviour around school and in lessons is good overall
- Better use of marking to help pupils understand how to improve their work
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality remains too variable across the school
- Some teachers not always clear how numeracy activities support learning in other subjects
- Teaching assistants less effective when working with small groups and managing inattentive pupils
- Some lower attaining pupils spend too long with teaching assistants instead of working directly with teachers
- Improvements in teaching need to be replicated across the wider curriculum beyond English and mathematics
Safeguarding
Not explicitly addressed in the report provided.
Blanford Mere Primary School is in its fourth monitoring inspection under special measures and has made good progress since the previous inspection. Pupils' attainment in reading, writing and mathematics continues to improve across the school.
At a Glance
8.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 80% to 89%. Maths has remained stable at around 82%. Writing has improved from 78% to 89%.
Class Sizes
26.0
Avg class size
22.2
Infant (KS1)
29.8
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
311 pupils
315 capacity
4 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Kingswinford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Kingswinford
Admissions Demand - Dudley
Places available
3,978
Applications
3,365
Got 1st preference
92.3%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Dudley (2025/26)
Inspection History(11)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.83111%
Overall absence
5.86081%
Persistent absence
273
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Blanford Mere Primary School
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.