Beacon Hill Academy vs The Dormston School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Hill Academy
Dudley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,117 students
The Dormston School
Dudley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,128 students
| Measure | Beacon Hill Academy Dudley, West Midlands | The Dormston School Dudley, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #286 of 493 | #231 of 493 |
| National rank | #2612 of 4,090 | #2291 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,117 | 1,128 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,117 | 1,128 |
| Free school meals | 38.9% | 27.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.9% | 42.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58.4% | 61.2% |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | 3.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dudley | Dudley |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.beaconhillacademy.org.uk | www.dormston.dudley.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Dormston School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.7 vs 36.8).
- •The Dormston School is the larger school with 1,128 students compared with 1,117.
- •Beacon Hill Academy is a academy school while The Dormston School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beacon Hill Academy better than The Dormston School?
On the Success Index (England), The Dormston School ranks higher (43.7 vs 36.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beacon Hill Academy and The Dormston School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Dudley in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Hill Academy: 1,117. The Dormston School: 1,128. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Hill Academy and The Dormston School rank in West Midlands?
Beacon Hill Academy is 286th of 493 and The Dormston School is 231st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).