The Crestwood School vs The Wordsley 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.
The Crestwood School
Dudley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,023 students
The Wordsley School
Stourbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
906 students
| Measure | The Crestwood School Dudley, West Midlands | The Wordsley School Stourbridge, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #378 of 493 | #381 of 493 |
| National rank | #3225 of 4,090 | #3237 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,023 | 906 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,023 | 906 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 39.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.07 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dudley | Stourbridge |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.crestwoodschool.co.uk | www.wordsleyschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (24.3 vs 24.2).
- •The Crestwood School is the larger school with 1,023 students compared with 906.
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 The Crestwood School better than The Wordsley School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are The Crestwood School and The Wordsley School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dudley and Stourbridge in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Crestwood School: 1,023. The Wordsley School: 906. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Crestwood School and The Wordsley School rank in West Midlands?
The Crestwood School is 378th of 493 and The Wordsley School is 381st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).