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.

Dudley has 19 secondary schools and a further 17 rated Good — 89% of secondary schools in Dudley are rated Good or Outstanding overall. The Wordsley School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Dudley follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

19
Total schools
0
Outstanding
0%
Outstanding rate
62.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
34.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 The Wordsley School
Secondary
 Good 80 View school
🥈 Old Swinford Hospital
Secondary
 Good 76 View school
🥉 Summerhill School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
4. The Earls High School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
5. Redhill School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
6. Kingswinford Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
7. Bishop Milner Catholic College
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
8. Ridgewood High School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
9. Ellowes Hall Sports College
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
10. The Dormston School
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
11. Beacon Hill Academy
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
12. The Link Academy
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
13. The Pedmore High School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
14. The Crestwood School
Secondary
 Good 51 View school
15. St James Academy
Secondary
 Good 48 View school
16. Pegasus Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 48 View school
17. Windsor High School and Sixth Form
Secondary
 Good 45 View school
18. Thorns Collegiate Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 41 View school
19. Leasowes High School
Secondary
 Good 40 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 0 (0%) 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 The Wordsley 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?
0% of secondary schools in Dudley are rated Outstanding and 89% 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.