The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.1
0.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
4%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.46
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 220 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,065
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Trust
- INVICTUS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Kevin Rogers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Stickley Lane, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2JH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Ellowes Hall Sports College a selective school?
No. Ellowes Hall Sports College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ellowes Hall Sports College's Ofsted rating?
Ellowes Hall Sports College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ellowes Hall Sports College?
Ellowes Hall Sports College currently has 1,065 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ellowes Hall Sports College take?
Ellowes Hall Sports College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ellowes Hall Sports College?
Ellowes Hall Sports College is in Dudley, DY3 2JH, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ellowes Hall Sports College have a sixth form?
Yes, Ellowes Hall Sports College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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