Best secondary schools in Dudley (2026)
Dudley has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Bishop Milner Catholic College, in the top 54% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 41.9, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Dudley has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 47% in England |
Bishop Milner Catholic College Dudley · Roman Catholic |
45.9 | 45.9 | 40% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 26% in England |
Pegasus Academy Dudley |
41.8 | 44.4 | 41% | Report card | |
3 Bottom 20% in England |
The Link Academy Dudley |
39.9 | 40.4 | 33% | Report card | |
4 Bottom 18% in England |
St James Academy Dudley |
37.8 | 36.8 | 37% | Good |
Other towns in West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Halesowen
- Kingswinford
- Oldbury (Sandwell)
- Royal Sutton Coldfield
- Solihull
- Stourbridge
- Walsall
- West Bromwich
- Willenhall
- Wolverhampton
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What is the best secondary school in Dudley?
On exam results over the last three years, Bishop Milner Catholic College is the top-ranked secondary school in Dudley, in the top 54% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.