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Ellowes Hall Sports College
Stickley Lane, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2JH, Dudley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.0 / 100
Bottom 36%
Better than 36% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,065
Capacity
1,021
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.1, placing it in the top 65% of schools nationally. While 58% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially with only 4% entering the EBacc and 9% progressing to top-third universities. Overall, parent satisfaction and school culture appear positive, making it a viable option for families in the Dudley area.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality 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. | 43.1 | Bottom 35% 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%. | 58% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 4% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 57% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 70 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
White Other2.6%
Black African2.0%
Asian Indian1.6%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Black Other0.8%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.52646, -2.12943 · DY3 2JH
School details
Local authorityDudley
RegionWest Midlands
URN141570
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.elloweshall.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ellowes Hall Sports College rated by Ofsted?
Ellowes Hall Sports College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is Ellowes Hall Sports College a good school?
Ellowes Hall Sports College scores 36.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 36% 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 Ellowes Hall Sports College in GCSEs?
Ellowes Hall Sports College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.1. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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