SchoolScoresSummerhill School
Community school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Lodge Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 9XE
01384 816165 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 3 April 2019.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 May 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
263 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 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 92% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 75% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 90% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 76% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 67% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 80 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 84% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 44% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 195 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 96% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 65% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Dudley. Higher than 91% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%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
205 pupils in this year group.
61% — 20 points above the Dudley average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 61% | 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. | 51.6 | 43 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.6 | 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.
205 pupils in this year group.
95% — 5 points above the Dudley average, and 3 points above 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. | 95% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 11% | 12% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 29% | 12% | 13% |
| Further education college | 47% | 59% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 97% | 95% |
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 about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 199 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 291 |
| Of those, offered a place | 197 (68%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 594 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.5 · 2026: 1.5
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 18th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 8% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8% | 30.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 76% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2% | 2.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 42% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 13.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 2% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.2% | 11.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Lower than 85% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.1% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Lower than 86% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 15.1% | 25.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Lower than 93% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9 | 18.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Lower than 91% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 1.8% | 8.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.48% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 63% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.4 | 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 Joint 13th highest of 19 state secondary schools in Dudley. Higher than 36% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2% | 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
- Kingswinford Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Crestwood School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Wordsley School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ridgewood High School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wombourne High School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- King Edward VI College Stourbridge 2.9 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 Summerhill School's Ofsted rating?
Summerhill School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 April 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Summerhill School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 61% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Summerhill School?
94% of the 263 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Summerhill School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Summerhill School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 291 families put Summerhill School as their first choice for 199 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 197 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 103854.
- 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.