Explore other schools in this area
See every school around DY6 9XE on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
Summerhill School
Lodge Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9XE, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.7 / 100
Top 32%
Better than 68% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,091
Capacity
1,095
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.6, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing it in the top 24% nationally. Additionally, 78% of students achieve grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the EBacc entry rate stands at 41%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broader curriculum pathway.
Explore this location
Start from postcode DY6 9XE — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Summerhill School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 3 April 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.6 | Top 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 78% | Top 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 61% | Top 17% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 41% | Top 38% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 28% | Top 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
White Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
Loading map…
52.49510, -2.18120 · DY6 9XE
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN103854
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.summerhill.dudley.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Summerhill School rated by Ofsted?
Summerhill School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 April 2019.
Is Summerhill School a good school?
Summerhill School scores 67.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Summerhill School in GCSEs?
Summerhill School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.6. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near DY6 9XE?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near DY6 9XE with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.