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The Dormston School

State school · Dudley, DY3 1SN
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,138 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,138 ·
Local authority
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Caroline Sutton

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Queen Victoria Primary School 25 %
Cotwall End Primary School 17 %
Alder Coppice Primary School 15 %
OtherUnkn 9 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Manor Primary School 9 %
Hurst Hill Primary School 7 %
Bramford Primary School 6 %
Hill Avenue Academy 3 %
Straits Primary School 2 %
Lanesfield Primary School 2 %
Roberts Primary School 2 %
Christ Church CofE Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52%
LA avg.
60%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
65
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
19.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,138
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good

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Contact the school

Address

Mill Bank
Sedgley
Dudley
West Midlands
DY3 1SN
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Telephone: 01384 816395

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.dormston.dudley.sch.uk

Local authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

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School data & information The Dormston School Mill Bank, Sedgley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1SN
1,138 Pupil numbers
23 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
65 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
52%
LA avg.
60%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
40.80
LA avg.
42.60
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.44 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 211 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 3
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 222 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 114 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 217 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 222 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 4
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Dormston School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
19.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
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