Red Hall Primary School, Dudley
Red Hall Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Dudley. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 22nd-highest of the 23 schools in Dudley with published results, and 14,057th of 14,452 across England. It was 95% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Dudley (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Red Hall Primary School in detail
Red Hall Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Here at Red Hall Primary School we are committed to promoting British Values in all areas of school life. These 4 values include: At the start of the year our School Council members are appointed by the pupils, who have their chance to vote in an election."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 48% of Year 6 pupils at Red Hall Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 48% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 75% in Dudley and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 66% in reading and 62% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Red Hall Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 42 families put Red Hall Primary School as their first choice and 97 named it as one of their preferences, for 53 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Red Hall Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Red Hall Primary School are Roberts Primary School (0.4 miles, Requires improvement, 75% reading, 66% maths); Milking Bank Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 74% maths); Milking Bank Primary School (0.6 miles); and Russells Hall Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 58% reading, 61% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Red Hall Primary School.
Roberts Primary SchoolMilking Bank Primary SchoolMilking Bank Primary SchoolRussells Hall Primary School
Who goes there
38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 7.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (73%), Black (8%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 114 pupils (26.6%) received SEN support and 11 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Flood Street (West Midlands Metro), about 2 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Temple Street (adjacent), 50 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Red Hall Primary School issued 19 suspensions, 4.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Red Hall Primary School are Ellowes Hall Sports College (0.6 miles), Bishop Milner Catholic College (1.1 miles), Beacon Hill Academy (1.3 miles) and Pegasus Academy (1.3 miles).
Ellowes Hall Sports CollegeBishop Milner Catholic CollegeBeacon Hill AcademyPegasus Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's September 2023 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Red Hall Primary School creates a happy, safe environment where children feel supported and proud to attend. The school excels at supporting all learners, including those with additional needs, and prioritises reading so pupils become confident readers early on. A strong commitment to personal development through clubs, visits and responsibilities helps prepare children well for life in modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Strong emphasis on reading with pupils reading fluently and confidently
- Excellent behaviour in lessons with pupils showing determination to learn
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, identified quickly with impressive care and nurture
- Wide range of enrichment activities and after-school clubs
- Clear school values embedded throughout the school community
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum design in some subjects lacks precise detail about what pupils need to know and remember
- Handwriting and letter formation not developed well enough, affecting presentation across subjects
- Some subject leaders need more training on breaking curriculum into small steps of progress
- Attendance rates for some pupils remain below desired levels
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, games, art, dance, karate, archery, science and mathematics sheds, school council, well-being ambassadors, subject ambassador roles
Red Hall Primary School is a warm, inclusive and welcoming place where pupils enjoy learning and behave well. The school has improved significantly from its previous 'Requires Improvement' rating and is now judged as Good across all areas.
At a Glance
38.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 66% to 48% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 62% to 48% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 58% to 50% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.9
Avg class size
27.5
Infant (KS1)
27.4
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Red Hall Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Dudley. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Red Hall Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Red Hall Primary School is in Dudley; for families living there:
- How to apply: Apply for Education Travel Support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 18 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Dudley is 18 (the median across 118 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
371 pupils
391 places
20 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Dudley
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dudley
Across Dudley council
Places available
3,812
Applications
3,314
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All primary applications across Dudley council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
114
SEN Support
11
EHC Plans
29.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
429
Total Pupils
224
Boys
205
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
20.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,732
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,839
Per pupil
£2479k
Total funding
£223k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.7%
Overall absence
21.0%
Persistent absence
347
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Red Hall Primary School
Questions parents ask about Red Hall Primary School
What are SATs results like at Red Hall Primary School?
Of the pupils at Red Hall Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 48% reached the expected standard in reading and 48% did so in maths.
What is Red Hall Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Red Hall Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Red Hall Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Red Hall Primary School is oversubscribed, Dudley allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Red Hall Primary School?
Red Hall Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 95% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Red Hall Primary School?
Classes at Red Hall Primary School average 26.9 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Red Hall Primary School?
Red Hall Primary School has around 429 pupils on roll. 38% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Red Hall Primary School?
7.7% of sessions were missed at Red Hall Primary School in 2024/25. 21% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Red Hall Primary School?
Apply through Dudley's coordinated admissions process, naming Red Hall Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
What are Red Hall Primary School's term dates?
Red Hall Primary School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Dudley. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Thursday 2 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 7 April 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Monday 24 April to Friday 21 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Red Hall Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 18 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Dudley is 18 (the median across 118 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Red Hall Primary School?
Red Hall Primary School is at Zoar Street, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2PA.
Sources: Dudley term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)