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The Crestwood School
Goodgraded 22/03/2023Ages 11–161,028 pupils
The Crestwood School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Dudley. The school has around 1,028 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/03/2023, The Crestwood School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 40.9 and 37% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Dudley can view The Crestwood School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 22/03/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 838.9
England avg 45.1 · was 40.9 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths25%
England avg 45% · was 37% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths48%
England avg 65% · was 58% in 2023/24
EBacc entry18%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.07
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake37.0%
Free school meals37.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled98%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.9%
Attendance89.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.1
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence32.7%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Dudley
All schools in Dudley →The Brier SchoolOutstanding · 0.1 miBromley Hills Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miDingle Community Primary School0.3 miCrestwood Park Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miThe Wordsley SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.7 miPens Meadow SchoolGood · 0.5 mi
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