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The Dormston School
Mill Bank, Sedgley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1SN, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.4 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,138
Capacity
1,120
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
102%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 70% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 61%, while 43% reach grade 5 or above. However, the low entry rate for the English Baccalaureate at 11% may be a consideration for parents looking for a more rigorous academic pathway.
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Last inspected: 8 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.5%
Asian Indian2.5%
Mixed Other2.0%
White Other1.1%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Other0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.54118, -2.11862 · DY3 1SN
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN103855
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.dormston.dudley.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Dormston School rated by Ofsted?
The Dormston School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 June 2022.
Is The Dormston School a good school?
The Dormston School scores 35.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 The Dormston School in GCSEs?
The Dormston School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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