The Dormston School
Community school
Dudley, DY3 1SN
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 34% in England
9 of 18 in Dudley
Pupils
1,128
First preferences per place
1.02
2026/27
Absence
7.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.0 | 40.8 | 42.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43% | 30% | 42% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 38% | 26% | 34% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.08 | -0.44 | — |
61% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Beacon Hill Academy · 0.7 mi · Good · Bottom 23% in England
- Ellowes Hall Sports College · 1.2 mi · Good · Bottom 30% in England
- Colton Hills Community School · 1.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 17% in England
- Bishop Milner Catholic College · 1.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 47% in England
- The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton · 1.9 mi · No rating · Top 29% in England
- Ormiston SWB Academy · 2.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 21% in England
The neighbourhood
The Dormston School is in Sedgley East (typical home £223,000, crime high).
What is The Dormston School's Ofsted rating?
The Dormston School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Dormston School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Dormston School is in the bottom 34% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.