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The Crestwood School
Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, Dudley, West Midlands, DY6 8QG, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.7 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,028
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 84% nationally. While 48% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the entry rate for the EBacc is relatively low at 18%, indicating limited engagement with this academic pathway. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but there may be opportunities for improvement in specific academic areas.
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Last inspected: 27 February 2018Older 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. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 18% | 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 British77.3%
Asian Pakistani6.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
White Other2.8%
Mixed Other2.3%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black African1.2%
Black Caribbean0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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52.49064, -2.15139 · DY6 8QG
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN141325
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.crestwoodschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Crestwood School rated by Ofsted?
The Crestwood School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 February 2018.
Is The Crestwood School a good school?
The Crestwood School scores 21.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% 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 Crestwood School in GCSEs?
The Crestwood School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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