The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.6
7.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
61%
18.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 205 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,091
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 10.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Mr Tim Harris (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Lodge Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9XE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDawley Brook Primary School
Primary · 821m away
Glynne Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Kingswinford Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Belle Vue Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Fairhaven Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Blanford Mere Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Summerhill School a selective school?
No. Summerhill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Summerhill School's Ofsted rating?
Summerhill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Summerhill School?
Summerhill School currently has 1,091 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Summerhill School take?
Summerhill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Summerhill School?
Summerhill School is in Kingswinford, DY6 9XE, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Summerhill School have a sixth form?
No, Summerhill School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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