Largest Schools in Dudley (2025)
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 30 schools in Dudley, West Midlands. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and West Midlands.
- 144The Dormston SchoolDudley · Local authority SecondaryPupils: 1,128
- 237Beacon Hill AcademyDudley · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,117
- 338Ellowes Hall Sports CollegeDudley · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,038
- 424The Crestwood SchoolDudley · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,023
- 525The Link AcademyDudley · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,013
- 622St James AcademyDudley · Academy SecondaryPupils: 867
- 742Bishop Milner Catholic CollegeDudley · Academy SecondaryPupils: 798
- 819Jesson's Church of England Primary SchoolDudley · Academy PrimaryPupils: 703
- 938Pegasus AcademyDudley · Academy SecondaryPupils: 697
- 1035Roberts Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 626
- 1127Sledmere Primary SchoolDudley · Academy PrimaryPupils: 558
- 1210Priory Primary SchoolDudley · Academy PrimaryPupils: 547
- 1338Wrens Nest Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 537
- 1412Woodside Primary School and NurseryDudley · Academy PrimaryPupils: 501
- 1543Netherbrook Primary SchoolDudley · Academy PrimaryPupils: 461
- 1639Dudley Wood Primary SchoolDudley · Academy PrimaryPupils: 451
- 1731Queen Victoria Primary SchoolDudley · Academy PrimaryPupils: 449
- 1852Kates Hill Primary SchoolDudley · Academy PrimaryPupils: 445
- 1922Red Hall Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 429
- 2068Cotwall End Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 415
- 2125Russells Hall Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 413
- 2271Straits Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 410
- 2333Netherton CofE Primary SchoolDudley · Academy PrimaryPupils: 381
- 2435Northfield Road Primary SchoolDudley · Academy PrimaryPupils: 366
- 2558Alder Coppice Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 351
- 2674Blowers Green Primary SchoolDudley · Academy PrimaryPupils: 245
- 2772St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolDudley · Academy PrimaryPupils: 245
- 2879St Chad's Catholic Primary SchoolDudley · Academy PrimaryPupils: 238
- 2922Beechwood Church of England Primary SchoolDudley · Academy PrimaryPupils: 214
- 3035St John's CofE (C) Primary SchoolDudley · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 77
| # | School | Sector | Pupils | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dormston School Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 1,128 | 43.7 Lower 50% | 42.1 Attainment 8 | 1,128 |
| 2 | Beacon Hill Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,117 | 36.8 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 1,117 |
| 3 | Ellowes Hall Sports College Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,038 | 37.8 Lower 50% | 43.1 Attainment 8 | 1,038 |
| 4 | The Crestwood School Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,023 | 24.3 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 1,023 |
| 5 | The Link Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 1,013 | 24.8 Lower 50% | 40.4 Attainment 8 | 1,013 |
| 6 | St James Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 867 | 21.7 Lower 50% | 36.8 Attainment 8 | 867 |
| 7 | Bishop Milner Catholic College Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 798 | 42.2 Lower 50% | 45.9 Attainment 8 | 798 |
| 8 | Jesson's Church of England Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 703 | 18.6 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 703 |
| 9 | Pegasus Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 697 | 38.3 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 697 |
| 10 | Roberts Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 626 | 35.3 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 626 |
| 11 | Sledmere Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 558 | 26.6 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 558 |
| 12 | Priory Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 547 | 10.4 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 547 |
| 13 | Wrens Nest Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 537 | 37.5 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 537 |
| 14 | Woodside Primary School and Nursery Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 501 | 11.9 Lower 50% | 28% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 501 |
| 15 | Netherbrook Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 461 | 42.9 Lower 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 461 |
| 16 | Dudley Wood Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 451 | 39.4 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 451 |
| 17 | Queen Victoria Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 449 | 30.7 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 449 |
| 18 | Kates Hill Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 445 | 52.3 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 445 |
| 19 | Red Hall Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 429 | 21.7 Lower 50% | 39% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 429 |
| 20 | Cotwall End Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 415 | 68.1 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
| 21 | Russells Hall Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 413 | 25.2 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 22 | Straits Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 410 | 70.5 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 410 |
| 23 | Netherton CofE Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 381 | 32.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 381 |
| 24 | Northfield Road Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 366 | 34.7 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 366 |
| 25 | Alder Coppice Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 351 | 57.5 Top 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 351 |
| 26 | Blowers Green Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 245 | 73.5 Top 25% | 87% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 27 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 245 | 72.1 Top 25% | 93% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 245 |
| 28 | St Chad's Catholic Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 238 | 79.2 Top 25% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 238 |
| 29 | Beechwood Church of England Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 214 | 21.6 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 214 |
| 30 | St John's CofE (C) Primary School Dudley · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 77 | 35.1 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77 |
The Dormston School in Dudley leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Dudley with Pupils 1,128. Of the 30 schools shown, 21 are academy, 9 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider West Midlands largest 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 largest school in Dudley?
The Dormston School in Dudley, West Midlands ranks first among largest schools in Dudley with Pupils 1,128 (Pupils on roll: 1,128).
How are largest schools in Dudley ranked?
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (England) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
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.