Dudley secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 8 schools in Dudley, West Midlands. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and West Midlands.
- 144The Dormston SchoolDudley · Local authority Secondary42.1 Attainment 8 · 1,128 students
- 242Bishop Milner Catholic CollegeDudley · Academy Secondary45.9 Attainment 8 · 798 students
- 338Pegasus AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary44.4 Attainment 8 · 697 students
- 438Ellowes Hall Sports CollegeDudley · Academy Secondary43.1 Attainment 8 · 1,038 students
- 537Beacon Hill AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary41.0 Attainment 8 · 1,117 students
- 625The Link AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary40.4 Attainment 8 · 1,013 students
- 724The Crestwood SchoolDudley · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 1,023 students
- 822St James AcademyDudley · Academy Secondary36.8 Attainment 8 · 867 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dormston School Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Local authority | 43.7 Lower 50% | 42.1 Attainment 8 | 1,128 |
| 2 | Bishop Milner Catholic College Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 42.2 Lower 50% | 45.9 Attainment 8 | 798 |
| 3 | Pegasus Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 38.3 Lower 50% | 44.4 Attainment 8 | 697 |
| 4 | Ellowes Hall Sports College Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 37.8 Lower 50% | 43.1 Attainment 8 | 1,038 |
| 5 | Beacon Hill Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 36.8 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 1,117 |
| 6 | The Link Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.8 Lower 50% | 40.4 Attainment 8 | 1,013 |
| 7 | The Crestwood School Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 24.3 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 1,023 |
| 8 | St James Academy Dudley · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 21.7 Lower 50% | 36.8 Attainment 8 | 867 |
The Dormston School in Dudley leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Dudley with a Success Index (England) of 43.7. Of the 8 schools shown, 7 are academy, 1 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider West Midlands secondary 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 secondary school in Dudley?
The Dormston School in Dudley, West Midlands ranks first among secondary schools in Dudley with a Success Index (England) of 43.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,128).
How are secondary 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.