The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
0.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 225 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,138
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Sutton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Mill Bank, Sedgley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1SN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQueen Victoria Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 496m away
Cotwall End Primary School
Primary · 653m away
Woodsetton School
Academy · 789m away
Beacon Hill Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Alder Coppice Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Hurst Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Manor Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Dormston School a selective school?
No. The Dormston School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Dormston School's Ofsted rating?
The Dormston School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Dormston School?
The Dormston School currently has 1,138 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Dormston School take?
The Dormston School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Dormston School?
The Dormston School is in Dudley, DY3 1SN, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Dormston School have a sixth form?
No, The Dormston School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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