SchoolScoresKingswinford Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
Water Street, Kingswinford, DY6 7AD
01384 296596 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 July 2015.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
76 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Dudley comparisons use the 11 of its 20 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 29% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 75% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 5th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 30% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 76% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 29% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 67% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 34% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 44% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 64 parents who had raised a concern Joint 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 26% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 65% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 24% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66%said yes | 71% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Dudley figures pool parents at the Dudley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
179 pupils in this year group.
41% — about the same as the Dudley average, and 4 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. | 46.3 | 43 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4 | 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.
169 pupils in this year group.
89% — about the same as the Dudley average, and 3 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. | 89% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 5% | 12% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 17% | 12% | 13% |
| Further education college | 59% | 59% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 89% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 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 | 179 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 113 |
| Of those, offered a place | 113 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 566 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.6
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
| Pupils | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 16th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.8% | 30.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 10th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 39% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 2.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.5% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 10th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 11.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Lower than 67% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Lower than 60% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 21.5% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Lower than 53% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.5 | 18.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Lower than 53% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3% | 8.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.33% | 0.48% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 76% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 6th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 12th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 45% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.4% | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Summerhill School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Crestwood School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Wordsley School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ellowes Hall Sports College 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Pegasus Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wombourne High School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ridgewood High School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- King Edward VI College Stourbridge 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · B- average A level grade
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kingswinford Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kingswinford Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 July 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Kingswinford Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 4 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Kingswinford Academy?
66% of the 76 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Kingswinford Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kingswinford Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 113 families put Kingswinford Academy as their first choice for 179 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 113 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 137773.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.