The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.9
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
16.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,028
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 35.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Trust
- INVICTUS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Philip Sutton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, Dudley, West Midlands, DY6 8QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Brier School
Academy · Very close
Bromley Hills Primary School
Primary · Very close
Crestwood Park Primary School
Primary · 438m away
Dingle Community Primary School
Primary · 561m away
Pens Meadow School
Special school · 849m away
Pensnett High School
Secondary · 928m away
The Wordsley School
Secondary · 1.1km away
The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Crestwood School a selective school?
No. The Crestwood School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Crestwood School's Ofsted rating?
The Crestwood School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Crestwood School?
The Crestwood School currently has 1,028 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Crestwood School take?
The Crestwood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Crestwood School?
The Crestwood School is in Dudley, DY6 8QG, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Crestwood School have a sixth form?
No, The Crestwood School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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