Dudley academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 21 schools in Dudley, West Midlands. 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
- 452Kates Hill Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 445 students
- 543Netherbrook Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 461 students
- 642Bishop Milner Catholic CollegeDudley · Academy Secondary45.9 Attainment 8 · 798 students
- 739Dudley Wood Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 451 students
- 838Pegasus AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary44.4 Attainment 8 · 697 students
- 938Ellowes Hall Sports CollegeDudley · Academy Secondary43.1 Attainment 8 · 1,038 students
- 1037Beacon Hill AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary41.0 Attainment 8 · 1,117 students
- 1135Northfield Road Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 366 students
- 1233Netherton CofE Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 381 students
- 1331Queen Victoria Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 449 students
- 1427Sledmere Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 558 students
- 1525The Link AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary40.4 Attainment 8 · 1,013 students
- 1624The Crestwood SchoolDudley · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 1,023 students
- 1722St James AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary36.8 Attainment 8 · 867 students
- 1822Beechwood Church of England Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 214 students
- 1919Jesson's Church of England Primary SchoolDudley · Academy Primary42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 703 students
- 2012Woodside Primary School and NurseryDudley · Academy Primary28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 501 students
- 2110Priory 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 | Kates Hill Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 52.3 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 5 | Netherbrook Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 42.9 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 461 |
| 6 | Bishop Milner Catholic College Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 42.2 Lower 50% | 45.9 Attainment 8 | 798 |
| 7 | Dudley Wood Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 39.4 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 451 |
| 8 | Pegasus Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.3 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 697 |
| 9 | Ellowes Hall Sports College Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.8 Lower 50% | 43.1 Attainment 8 | 1,038 |
| 10 | Beacon Hill Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 36.8 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 1,117 |
| 11 | Northfield Road Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 34.7 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 366 |
| 12 | Netherton CofE Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 32.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 381 |
| 13 | Queen Victoria Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 30.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 449 |
| 14 | Sledmere Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 26.6 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 558 |
| 15 | The Link Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.8 Lower 50% | 40.4 Attainment 8 | 1,013 |
| 16 | The Crestwood School Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.3 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 1,023 |
| 17 | St James Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 21.7 Lower 50% | 36.8 Attainment 8 | 867 |
| 18 | Beechwood Church of England Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 21.6 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 19 | Jesson's Church of England Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 18.6 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 703 |
| 20 | Woodside Primary School and Nursery Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 11.9 Lower 50% | 28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 501 |
| 21 | Priory Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 10.4 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 547 |
St Chad's Catholic Primary School in Dudley leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Dudley with a Success Index (England) of 79.2. Of the 21 schools shown, 21 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?
St Chad's Catholic Primary School in Dudley, West Midlands ranks first among academies & free schools in Dudley with a Success Index (England) of 79.2 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 238).
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.