Dudley academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 58 schools in Dudley, West Midlands. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and West Midlands.
- 196Pedmore CE Primary SchoolStourbridge · Academy Primary88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 219 students
- 287Lutley Primary SchoolHalesowen · Academy Primary82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 546 students
- 385Manor Way Primary AcademyHalesowen · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 205 students
- 482Newfield Park Primary AcademyHalesowen · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 472 students
- 580Church of the Ascension CofE Primary SchoolKingswinford · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 303 students
- 679St Chad's Catholic Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 776Greenfield Primary SchoolStourbridge · Academy Primary– · 275 students
- 876St Joseph's RC Primary SchoolStourbridge · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 974Blowers Green Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
- 1073Lapal Primary SchoolHalesowen · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 360 students
- 1172St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
- 1266Colley Lane Primary AcademyHalesowen · Academy Primary72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 483 students
- 1364Redhill SchoolStourbridge · Academy Secondary47.8 Attainment 8 · 1,204 students
- 1464The Earls High SchoolHalesowen · Academy Secondary48.2 Attainment 8 · 1,304 students
- 1562Ham Dingle Primary AcademyStourbridge · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 329 students
- 1662Bramford Primary SchoolBilston · Academy Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 476 students
- 1756Kingswinford AcademyKingswinford · Academy Secondary46.3 Attainment 8 · 917 students
- 1852Kates Hill Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 1952Ridgewood High SchoolStourbridge · Academy Secondary46.0 Attainment 8 · 641 students
- 2048Foxyards Primary SchoolTipton · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 338 students
- 2148Windsor High School and Sixth FormHalesowen · Academy Secondary46.5 Attainment 8 · 1,710 students
- 2244Olive Hill Primary AcademyHalesowen · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 454 students
- 2343Netherbrook Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 461 students
- 2442Bishop Milner Catholic CollegeDudley · Academy Secondary45.9 Attainment 8 · 798 students
- 2541The Bromley-Pensnett Primary SchoolBrierley Hill · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 243 students
- 2639Dudley Wood Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 451 students
- 2739Fairhaven Primary SchoolStourbridge · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 251 students
- 2838Pegasus AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary44.4 Attainment 8 · 697 students
- 2938Ellowes Hall Sports CollegeDudley · Academy Secondary43.1 Attainment 8 · 1,038 students
- 3037Hawbush Primary SchoolBrierley Hill · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 3137Tenterfields Primary AcademyHALESOWEN · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 229 students
- 3237Beacon Hill AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary41.0 Attainment 8 · 1,117 students
- 3337Withymoor Primary SchoolBrierley Hill · Academy Primary61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 439 students
- 3435Leasowes High SchoolHalesowen · Academy Secondary41.8 Attainment 8 · 1,043 students
- 3535Northfield Road Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 366 students
- 3634Rufford Primary SchoolStourbridge · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 260 students
- 3734Christ Church CofE Primary SchoolBilston · Academy Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 557 students
- 3833Netherton CofE Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 381 students
- 3931Queen Victoria Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 449 students
- 4027Thorns Collegiate AcademyBrierley Hill · Academy Secondary38.7 Attainment 8 · 861 students
- 4127Sledmere Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 558 students
- 4226St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolKingswinford · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 170 students
- 4325The Link AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary40.4 Attainment 8 · 1,013 students
- 4425Gig Mill Primary SchoolStourbridge · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 535 students
- 4525Huntingtree Primary SchoolHalesowen · Academy Primary– · 438 students
- 4624The Crestwood SchoolDudley · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 1,023 students
- 4724The Wordsley SchoolStourbridge · Academy Secondary39.7% Free school meals · 906 students
- 4824Thorns Primary SchoolBrierley Hill · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 190 students
- 4924The Pedmore High SchoolStourbridge · Academy Secondary39.6 Attainment 8 · 647 students
- 5022St James AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary36.8 Attainment 8 · 867 students
- 5122Beechwood Church of England Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 5221Hurst Hill Primary SchoolBilston · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
- 5320Hob Green Primary SchoolStourbridge · Academy Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 259 students
- 5419Jesson's Church of England Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 703 students
- 5517Wallbrook Primary AcademyBilston · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 263 students
- 5617St Mary's RC Primary SchoolBrierley Hill · Academy Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 180 students
- 5712Woodside Primary School and NurseryDudley · Academy Primary28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 501 students
- 5810Priory Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 547 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pedmore CE Primary School Stourbridge · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 95.6 Top 5% | 88% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 219 |
| 2 | Lutley Primary School Halesowen · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 86.5 Top 10% | 82% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 546 |
| 3 | Manor Way Primary Academy Halesowen · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 84.7 Top 10% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 205 |
| 4 | Newfield Park Primary Academy Halesowen · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 82.2 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 472 |
| 5 | Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School Kingswinford · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 79.9 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 303 |
| 6 | St Chad's Catholic Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 79.2 Top 25% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 7 | Greenfield Primary School Stourbridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 76.0 Top 25% | – | 275 |
| 8 | St Joseph's RC Primary School Stourbridge · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 75.5 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 9 | Blowers Green Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 73.5 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 10 | Lapal Primary School Halesowen · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 72.5 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 360 |
| 11 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.1 Top 25% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 12 | Colley Lane Primary Academy Halesowen · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 66.2 Top 50% | 72% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 483 |
| 13 | Redhill School Stourbridge · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 63.9 Top 50% | 47.8 Attainment 8 | 1,204 |
| 14 | The Earls High School Halesowen · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 63.9 Top 50% | 48.2 Attainment 8 | 1,304 |
| 15 | Ham Dingle Primary Academy Stourbridge · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 62.2 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 329 |
| 16 | Bramford Primary School Bilston · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 61.8 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 476 |
| 17 | Kingswinford Academy Kingswinford · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 56.4 Top 50% | 46.3 Attainment 8 | 917 |
| 18 | Kates Hill Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 52.3 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 19 | Ridgewood High School Stourbridge · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 51.9 Top 50% | 46.0 Attainment 8 | 641 |
| 20 | Foxyards Primary School Tipton · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 48.2 Lower 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 338 |
| 21 | Windsor High School and Sixth Form Halesowen · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 47.9 Top 50% | 46.5 Attainment 8 | 1,710 |
| 22 | Olive Hill Primary Academy Halesowen · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 43.9 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 454 |
| 23 | Netherbrook Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 42.9 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 461 |
| 24 | Bishop Milner Catholic College Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 42.2 Lower 50% | 45.9 Attainment 8 | 798 |
| 25 | The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School Brierley Hill · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 40.6 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 243 |
| 26 | Dudley Wood Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.4 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 451 |
| 27 | Fairhaven Primary School Stourbridge · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 39.4 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 251 |
| 28 | Pegasus Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.3 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 697 |
| 29 | Ellowes Hall Sports College Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.8 Lower 50% | 43.1 Attainment 8 | 1,038 |
| 30 | Hawbush Primary School Brierley Hill · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 37.4 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 31 | Tenterfields Primary Academy HALESOWEN · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 37.1 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 229 |
| 32 | Beacon Hill Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 36.8 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 1,117 |
| 33 | Withymoor Primary School Brierley Hill · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 36.5 Lower 50% | 61% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 439 |
| 34 | Leasowes High School Halesowen · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 34.9 Lower 50% | 41.8 Attainment 8 | 1,043 |
| 35 | Northfield Road Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 34.7 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 366 |
| 36 | Rufford Primary School Stourbridge · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 34.2 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 260 |
| 37 | Christ Church CofE Primary School Bilston · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 34.1 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 557 |
| 38 | Netherton CofE Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 32.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 381 |
| 39 | Queen Victoria Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 449 |
| 40 | Thorns Collegiate Academy Brierley Hill · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 26.9 Lower 50% | 38.7 Attainment 8 | 861 |
| 41 | Sledmere Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.6 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 558 |
| 42 | St Mary's CofE Primary School Kingswinford · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.4 Lower 50% | 44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 170 |
| 43 | The Link Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.8 Lower 50% | 40.4 Attainment 8 | 1,013 |
| 44 | Gig Mill Primary School Stourbridge · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 24.7 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 535 |
| 45 | Huntingtree Primary School Halesowen · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 24.6 Lower 50% | – | 438 |
| 46 | The Crestwood School Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.3 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 1,023 |
| 47 | The Wordsley School Stourbridge · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.2 Lower 50% | 39.7% Free school meals | 906 |
| 48 | Thorns Primary School Brierley Hill · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 24.2 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 190 |
| 49 | The Pedmore High School Stourbridge · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 23.9 Lower 50% | 39.6 Attainment 8 | 647 |
| 50 | St James Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 21.7 Lower 50% | 36.8 Attainment 8 | 867 |
| 51 | Beechwood Church of England Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 21.6 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 52 | Hurst Hill Primary School Bilston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 21.4 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 53 | Hob Green Primary School Stourbridge · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 19.7 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 259 |
| 54 | Jesson's Church of England Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 18.6 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 703 |
| 55 | Wallbrook Primary Academy Bilston · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.9 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 263 |
| 56 | St Mary's RC Primary School Brierley Hill · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 16.8 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 180 |
| 57 | Woodside Primary School and Nursery Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 11.9 Lower 50% | 28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 501 |
| 58 | Priory Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 10.4 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 547 |
Pedmore CE Primary School in Stourbridge leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Dudley with a Success Index (England) of 95.6. Of the 58 schools shown, 58 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider West Midlands academies & free schools league table, every school on the Dudley page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Dudley?
Pedmore CE Primary School in Stourbridge, West Midlands ranks first among academies & free schools in Dudley with a Success Index (England) of 95.6 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 219).
How are academies & free schools in Dudley ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.