Best Secondary Schools in Dudley 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 19 schools across Dudley. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

62.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

34.7

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Summerhill School Secondary	Good	66	View school
🥈	Redhill School Secondary	Outstanding	65	View school
🥉	Old Swinford Hospital Secondary	Good	61	View school
4.	The Earls High School Secondary	Good	57	View school
5.	Windsor High School and Sixth Form Secondary	Good	55	View school
6.	Kingswinford Academy Secondary	Good	54	View school
7.	Leasowes High School Secondary	Good	48	View school
8.	The Dormston School Secondary	Good	48	View school
9.	Bishop Milner Catholic College Secondary	Good	48	View school
10.	The Crestwood School Secondary	Good	46	View school
11.	The Pedmore High School Secondary	Good	46	View school
12.	Ridgewood High School Secondary	Requires Improvement	44	View school
13.	Pegasus Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	41	View school
14.	Ellowes Hall Sports College Secondary	Requires Improvement	40	View school
15.	Beacon Hill Academy Secondary	Good	39	View school
16.	The Link Academy Secondary	Inadequate	31	View school
17.	St James Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	28	View school
18.	Thorns Collegiate Academy Secondary	Inadequate	26	View school
19.	The Wordsley School Secondary	Good	23	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Dudley?

There are 19 secondary schools in Dudley, of which 1 (5%) 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 Summerhill 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?

5% of secondary schools in Dudley are rated Outstanding and 63% 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.