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Old Swinford Hospital
Heath Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 1QX, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.1 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
947
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
79%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 9% nationally and an impressive 86% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 72% of pupils progress to university, with a third attending top-third institutions, indicating a solid pathway for higher education. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 6 February 2013Older 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. | 59.0 | Top 9% 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%. | 86% | Top 9% 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%. | 71% | Top 8% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 33% | Top 20% |
Based on 106 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.3%
Mixed Other6.8%
Asian Indian5.2%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Asian Pakistani2.9%
Black African2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Other0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.45075, -2.14424 · DY8 1QX
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN103870
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.oshsch.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Old Swinford Hospital rated by Ofsted?
Old Swinford Hospital was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2013.
Is Old Swinford Hospital a good school?
Old Swinford Hospital scores 77.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 Old Swinford Hospital in GCSEs?
Old Swinford Hospital achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.0. 86% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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