Russells Hall Primary School, Dudley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Russells Hall puts your child's wellbeing and personal development at the heart of everything. The school excels at teaching reading and builds knowledge carefully across subjects so children understand how new ideas connect to what they already know. Your child will benefit from a caring environment where behaviour is positive, staff genuinely listen to concerns, and there are plenty of opportunities to develop confidence through leadership roles, clubs, and real-world experiences.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with effective phonics training and swift support for pupils falling behind
- Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum that builds pupils' knowledge progressively
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND, carefully designed to help them achieve well
- Positive behaviour and attitudes, with pupils trusting staff and feeling safe
- Rich personal development with leadership roles, clubs, community performances, and experiences like museum visits and police training
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack sufficient practice opportunities, meaning pupils move on before fully securing their understanding
- Regular school attendance needs to improve so all pupils benefit fully from the curriculum and wider experiences
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
School clubs, rock bands, museums visits, police training, school parliament, playground buddies, community singing
Russells Hall Primary School is a Good school where pupils live the school's values and benefit from a calm, orderly environment. While published outcomes have not matched national averages, improvements in teaching are beginning to have a positive impact on standards.
At a Glance
31.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
36 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 58%. Maths has improved from 51% to 61%. Writing has declined from 71% to 64%.
Class Sizes
29.8
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
98%
Near capacity
413 pupils
420 capacity
7 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Dudley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Dudley
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(6)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.35178%
Overall absence
16.44562%
Persistent absence
377
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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