Schools in Dudley
118 open schools in this local authority, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (19)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Link Academy Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Beacon Hill Academy Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bishop Milner Catholic College Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Kingswinford Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Old Swinford Hospital Voluntary aided school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Pegasus Academy Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Redhill School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ridgewood High School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St James Academy Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Summerhill School Community school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| The Crestwood School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Dormston School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Earls High School Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 11–16 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Pedmore High School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Wordsley School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Leasowes High School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Windsor High School and Sixth Form Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 11–18 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Primary (78)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amblecote Primary School Community school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Blowers Green Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Cradley CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Outstanding (2022) · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Lapal Primary School Academy converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Our Lady and St Kenelm RC School Voluntary aided school | Most areas: Strong standard (2026) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Alder Coppice Primary School Foundation school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Beechwood Church of England Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Blanford Mere Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Bramford Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Brockmoor Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Brook Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Colley Lane Primary Academy Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Crestwood Park Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Dawley Brook Primary School Community school | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Dudley Wood Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Foxyards Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Gig Mill Primary School Academy converter | Good (2020) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Glynne Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Greenfield Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Ham Dingle Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Howley Grange Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Huntingtree Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hurst Green Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Hurst Hill Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Kates Hill Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Maidensbridge Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Manor Way Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Milking Bank Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Netherbrook Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Netherton CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Newfield Park Primary Academy Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2021 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Northfield Road Primary School Academy sponsor led | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Oldswinford C of E Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Olive Hill Primary Academy Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Pedmore CE Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Peters Hill Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Quarry Bank Primary School Community school | Good (2020) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Red Hall Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Roberts Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Rufford Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St James's CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's RC Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Margaret's At Hasbury CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Mark's CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's RC Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Straits Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Tenterfields Primary Academy Academy converter | Good (2019) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Ridge Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Thorns Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wallbrook Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Wollescote Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Woodside Primary School and Nursery Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Wrens Nest Primary School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Ashwood Park Primary School Community school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Fairhaven Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2021) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hawbush Primary School Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2021) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Jesson's Church of England Primary School Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Queen Victoria Primary School Academy converter | Requires improvement (2019) · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Belle Vue Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Brierley Hill Primary School Community school | Some aspects not as strong (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Bromley Hills Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Caslon Primary Community School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Cotwall End Primary School Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Dingle Community Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Halesowen CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hob Green Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Lutley Primary School Academy converter | Improved significantly (2025) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Priory Primary School Academy sponsor led | No overall grade (2024) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Russells Hall Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Sledmere Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Withymoor Primary School Academy converter | No Ofsted rating | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (21)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Local authority nursery school | Outstanding — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 2–5 | — |
| The Brier School Academy special converter | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 4–16 | — |
| The Old Park School Community special school | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–19 | — |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Academy alternative provision converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–16 | — |
| Halesbury School Foundation special school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–19 | — |
| Pens Meadow School Community special school | Good (2019) · previous system | 3–19 | — |
| Rosewood School Community special school | Good (2024) · previous system | 9–16 | — |
| Sutton School Foundation special school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 11–16 | — |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Pupil referral unit | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 5–15 | — |
| Woodsetton School Academy special converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | — |
| Blackwater Academy Stourbridge Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Coombswood Special School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| Dudley College of Technology Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–18 | — |
| Glasshouse College Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
| Halesowen College Further education | No Ofsted rating | 16+ | — |
| INNOV4TE Independent School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Academy 16-19 converter | No Ofsted rating | 16–19 | — |
| Priory Park Community School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 11–16 | — |
| The Rowan School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 5–11 | — |
| The Wenlock School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 7–18 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.