Schools in Dudley, West Midlands (2025)
32 schools · 16,776 students · 22 academy, 9 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 451.
Dudley, in West Midlands, has 32 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 16,776 students. By level there are 23 primary, 9 secondary; by sector 22 academy, 9 local authority, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Dudley's schools is 451, above the West Midlands median of 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
30 of the 32 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is St Chad's Catholic Primary School (79.2, top 25% of primary schools nationally), followed by Blowers Green Primary School (73.5, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (72.1, top 25% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Dormston School (1,128 students), Beacon Hill Academy (1,117 students), Ellowes Hall Sports College (1,038 students).
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Ranked schools in Dudley
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and West Midlands.
- 179St Chad's Catholic Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 238 students
- 274Blowers Green Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
- 372St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 245 students
- 471Straits Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 410 students
- 568Cotwall End Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
- 658Alder Coppice Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 351 students
- 752Kates Hill Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 844The Dormston SchoolDudley · Local authority Secondary42.1 Attainment 8 · 1,128 students
- 943Netherbrook Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 461 students
- 1042Bishop Milner Catholic CollegeDudley · Academy Secondary45.9 Attainment 8 · 798 students
- 1139Dudley Wood Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 451 students
- 1238Pegasus AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary44.4 Attainment 8 · 697 students
- 1338Ellowes Hall Sports CollegeDudley · Academy Secondary43.1 Attainment 8 · 1,038 students
- 1438Wrens Nest Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 537 students
- 1537Beacon Hill AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary41.0 Attainment 8 · 1,117 students
- 1635Roberts Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 626 students
- 1735St John's CofE (C) Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 77 students
- 1835Northfield Road Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 366 students
- 1933Netherton CofE Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 381 students
- 2031Queen Victoria Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 449 students
- 2127Sledmere Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 558 students
- 2225Russells Hall Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
- 2325The Link AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary40.4 Attainment 8 · 1,013 students
- 2424The Crestwood SchoolDudley · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 1,023 students
- 2522Red Hall Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority Primary39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 429 students
- 2622St James AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary36.8 Attainment 8 · 867 students
- 2722Beechwood Church of England Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 2819Jesson's Church of England Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 703 students
- 2912Woodside Primary School and NurseryDudley · Academy Primary28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 501 students
- 3010Priory Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 547 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Chad's Catholic Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 79.2 Top 25% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 2 | Blowers Green Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 73.5 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 3 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 72.1 Top 25% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 4 | Straits Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 70.5 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 410 |
| 5 | Cotwall End Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 68.1 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
| 6 | Alder Coppice Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 57.5 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 351 |
| 7 | Kates Hill Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 52.3 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 8 | The Dormston School Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 43.7 Lower 50% | 42.1 Attainment 8 | 1,128 |
| 9 | Netherbrook Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 42.9 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 461 |
| 10 | Bishop Milner Catholic College Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 42.2 Lower 50% | 45.9 Attainment 8 | 798 |
| 11 | Dudley Wood Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.4 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 451 |
| 12 | Pegasus Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.3 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 697 |
| 13 | Ellowes Hall Sports College Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.8 Lower 50% | 43.1 Attainment 8 | 1,038 |
| 14 | Wrens Nest Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 37.5 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 537 |
| 15 | Beacon Hill Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 36.8 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 1,117 |
| 16 | Roberts Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 35.3 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 626 |
| 17 | St John's CofE (C) Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 35.1 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77 |
| 18 | Northfield Road Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 34.7 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 366 |
| 19 | Netherton CofE Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 32.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 381 |
| 20 | Queen Victoria Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 449 |
| 21 | Sledmere Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.6 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 558 |
| 22 | Russells Hall Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 25.2 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 23 | The Link Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.8 Lower 50% | 40.4 Attainment 8 | 1,013 |
| 24 | The Crestwood School Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.3 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 1,023 |
| 25 | Red Hall Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 21.7 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 26 | St James Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 21.7 Lower 50% | 36.8 Attainment 8 | 867 |
| 27 | Beechwood Church of England Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 21.6 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 28 | Jesson's Church of England Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 18.6 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 703 |
| 29 | Woodside Primary School and Nursery Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 11.9 Lower 50% | 28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 501 |
| 30 | Priory Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 10.4 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 547 |
Other schools in Dudley
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Dudley side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dudley?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Dudley with a Success Index (England) of 79.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Dudley?
Dudley has 32 schools (23 primary, 9 secondary) educating 16,776 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Dudley?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Dudley is 451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.