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.

118

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

62.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

34.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Netherton Park Nursery School Nursery	Outstanding	95	View school
🥈	The Old Park School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
🥉	The Brier School Not applicable	Outstanding	95	View school
4.	Blowers Green Primary School Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
5.	Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School Primary	Good	87	View school
6.	Cradley CofE Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
7.	Lapal Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
8.	Pedmore CE Primary School Primary	Good	84	View school
9.	Manor Way Primary Academy Primary	Good	84	View school
10.	St Chad's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	83	View school
11.	Lutley Primary School Primary	Good	81	View school
12.	Maidensbridge Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
13.	Oldswinford C of E Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
14.	Rosewood School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
15.	Pens Meadow School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
16.	Sycamore Short Stay School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
17.	Cherry Tree Learning Centre Not applicable	Good	80	View school
18.	Huntingtree Primary School Primary	Good	80	View school
19.	Woodsetton School Not applicable	Good	80	View school
20.	The Wordsley School Secondary	Good	80	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Dudley?

There are 118 primary & secondary schools in Dudley, of which 8 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Dudley?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Dudley is Netherton Park Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Dudley?

Primary and secondary school applications in Dudley are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Dudley council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Dudley?

7% of primary & secondary schools in Dudley are rated Outstanding and 82% are rated Good. 77.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.