Kates Hill Primary School
Peel Street, Dudley, DY2 7HPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Kates Hill Primary School is a primary school in Dudley for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Dudley. It ranks 7th of 22 primary schools in Dudley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 May 2014, report published 4 June 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 22 March 2022
Pupils and staff are happy at this well-led community-minded school. It is a jolly, upbeat place with lots for pupils to see and do. Classrooms are full of bright displays that support learning and celebrate values, effort and achievement. As some pupils put it, 'the school does a ton of fun stuff'. Reading is taught particularly well. Along with mathematics, it happens every day in every class. Other subjects are taught regularly too. However, sometimes staff try to cover too much which distracts pupils from the important things they need to remember. Outside of lessons, pupils use the school grounds to learn about nature. Beyond the school day, pupils can go on trips and join clubs. Pupils are expected to help others. Older pupils look after younger ones outside. Pupil anti-bullying ambassadors help to spot any bullying. If it happens, they tell staff so they can stop it. Behaviour is managed very well. There can be boisterous behaviour on the playground, but pupils usually get on well. Staff know a lot about safeguarding and keep pupils safe in school. Leaders and staff are friendly, firm and fair. Consequently, everyone knows what to expect and the school runs smoothly.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, including science, geography and history, staff overcomplicate lessons by bringing in extra, and unnecessary, information. This is not helpful and distracts staff and pupils from the essential knowledge that pupils need to learn and remember. Leaders should revisit curriculum guidance to make sure that it supports staff to cover the right things with sufficient focus and depth.
- Occasionally, staff assume pupils know something when they do not. This means that they press on with activities when pupils do not have all the knowledge they need to manage tasks or new learning as well as they might. Leaders and staff should sharpen up their checks on what pupils need to know to make sense of new learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
59 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
445 pupils on roll, with places for 498
Schools near Kates Hill Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 93% met the expected standard |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Tividale Hall Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Sledmere Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 58% met the expected standard |
| Burnt Tree Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DUDLEY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Woodhouse
- Phone
- 01384900670
- Address
- Peel Street, Dudley, DY2 7HP
- Local authority
- Dudley
- URN
- 144080
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.