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The Dormston School
Goodgraded 08/06/2022Ages 11–161,138 pupils
The Dormston School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Dudley. The school has around 1,138 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/06/2022, The Dormston School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.6 and 31% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Dudley can view The Dormston School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 08/06/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 842.1
England avg 45.1 · was 40.8 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.4
Grade 5+ English & maths43%
England avg 45% · was 30% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths61%
England avg 65% · was 52% in 2023/24
EBacc entry11%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.44
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake27.1%
Free school meals27.1%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language3.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled101%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.6%
Attendance90.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence27.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Dudley
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