The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.6 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.6
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
12.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
4%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 104 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 658
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 41.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Dudley
- Trust
- INVICTUS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Mills (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Grange Lane, Pedmore, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY9 7HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRufford Primary School
Primary · 659m away
Ham Dingle Primary Academy
Primary · 736m away
Hob Green Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Old Swinford Hospital
Secondary · 1.2km away
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wollescote Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Pedmore CE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
Independent · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Pedmore High School a selective school?
No. The Pedmore High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Pedmore High School?
The Pedmore High School currently has 658 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Pedmore High School take?
The Pedmore High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Pedmore High School?
The Pedmore High School is in Stourbridge, DY9 7HS, in the Dudley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Pedmore High School have a sixth form?
No, The Pedmore High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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