The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.0
15.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
71%
29.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.26
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Based on 82 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 947
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 5.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Mr Paul Kilbride (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Heath Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1QX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreenfield Primary School
Primary · 492m away
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Primary · 495m away
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
Independent · 628m away
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Primary · 785m away
King Edward VI College Stourbridge
16 plus · 903m away
The Pedmore High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Gig Mill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Ham Dingle Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Old Swinford Hospital a selective school?
No. Old Swinford Hospital is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Old Swinford Hospital's Ofsted rating?
Old Swinford Hospital was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Old Swinford Hospital?
Old Swinford Hospital currently has 947 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Old Swinford Hospital take?
Old Swinford Hospital caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Old Swinford Hospital?
Old Swinford Hospital is in Stourbridge, DY8 1QX, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Old Swinford Hospital have a sixth form?
Yes, Old Swinford Hospital has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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