SchoolScoresEllowes Hall Sports College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of INVICTUS EDUCATION TRUST
Stickley Lane, Lower Gornal, Dudley, DY3 2JH
01384 686600 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 25 April 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
209 pupils in this year group.
41% — about the same as the Dudley average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | 41% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 43.1 | 43 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.5 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
220 pupils in this year group.
86% — 4 points below the Dudley average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 86% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 11% | 12% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 6% | 12% | 13% |
| Further education college | 61% | 59% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 86% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
14 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 14% | 22% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 29% | 51% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 26.1 | 32.3 | 35 |
Average A level grade, over time
| 2022/23 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| Not published | C- |
A level subjects, 2024/25
7 subjects, 28 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 7 | 0% | 14% | 27% |
| Psychology | 7 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Sociology | 6 | 0% | 33% | 20% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Business Studies:Single, Geography, Drama and Theatre Studies, History.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
9 students in this year group.
Only 9 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
33% — 41 points below the Dudley average, and 46 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 33% | 74% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 11% | 9% | 7% |
| Work | 22% | 25% | 28% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
70 students in this year group.
57% — 2 points above the Dudley average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 57% | 55% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 9% | 14% | 19% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Dudley. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 185 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 164 |
| Of those, offered a place | 163 (99%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 349 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 12 places for social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 53% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 28.5% | 30.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 14% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.4% | 2.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.7% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 11.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 11th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Lower than 34% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Lower than 32% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.1% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Lower than 70% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3 | 18.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Lower than 69% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6% | 8.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.19% | 0.48% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 29% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 11th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 40% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 15th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 32% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.6% | 13.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Beacon Hill Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Dormston School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bishop Milner Catholic College 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Priory Park Community School 1.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Pegasus Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- St James Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Kingswinford Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Colton Hills Community School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Crestwood School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wombourne High School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ellowes Hall Sports College's Ofsted rating?
Ellowes Hall Sports College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 25 April 2023.
How did Ellowes Hall Sports College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 5 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Ellowes Hall Sports College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 164 families put Ellowes Hall Sports College as their first choice for 185 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 163 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141570.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.