The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 169 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 919
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Trust
- WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ian Moreton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Water Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Dawley Brook Primary School
Primary · 496m away
Blanford Mere Primary School
Primary · 603m away
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School
Primary · 855m away
Summerhill School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Glynne Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
The Brier School
Academy · 1.4km away
Bromley Hills Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kingswinford Academy a selective school?
No. Kingswinford Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kingswinford Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kingswinford Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingswinford Academy?
Kingswinford Academy currently has 919 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingswinford Academy take?
Kingswinford Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kingswinford Academy?
Kingswinford Academy is in Kingswinford, DY6 7AD, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingswinford Academy have a sixth form?
No, Kingswinford Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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