Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Dudley 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 118 schools across Dudley. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Dudley has 118 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 118 with a published Ofsted inspection, 8 (7%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 87% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Dudley follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

118
Total schools
8
Outstanding (historic grade)
7%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
62.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
34.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
2. Cradley CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
3. Blowers Green Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
4. Dudley College of Technology
16 plus
 Outstanding 78 View school
5. King Edward VI College Stourbridge
16 plus
 Good 77 View school
6. Manor Way Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 76 View school
7. St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
8. Pedmore CE Primary School
Primary
 Good 74 View school
9. Brockmoor Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
10. Old Swinford Hospital
Secondary
 Good 73 View school
11. Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
12. Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
13. Lutley Primary School
Primary
 Good 72 View school
14. Lapal Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 72 View school
15. Maidensbridge Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school
16. Glynne Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school
17. St Joseph's RC Primary School
Primary
 Good 69 View school
18. Wrens Nest Primary School
Primary
 Good 67 View school
19. Foxyards Primary School
Primary
 Good 67 View school
20. Newfield Park Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 67 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Dudley?
There are 118 open primary & secondary schools in Dudley (closed schools are excluded). 8 of the 118 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Dudley?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Dudley is St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Dudley?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Dudley?
Primary and secondary applications in Dudley are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Dudley council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.