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We combine official data sources and our methodology to highlight consistent performance. Use filters to personalise results based on what matters to your family.

Are all Dudley District neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby schools. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

Why do results differ from Ofsted-only lists?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Dudley District

Schools across Dudley district. Explore 21 secondary schools in Dudley District. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Old Swinford Hospital, Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School, and Windsor High School and Sixth Form. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Dudley District

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Dudley District40.8

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Dudley District26%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Dudley District3.5

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Dudley District7.1/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Dudley District

40.8vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Dudley District

26%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Dudley District

3.5vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Dudley District

7.1/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Dudley District

Showing 1-20 of 21 schools

Old Swinford Hospital
Old Swinford
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School
Oldswinford
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Windsor High School and Sixth Form
Halesowen
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Bishop Milner Catholic College
Netherton
Summerhill School
Wall Heath
The Crestwood School
Kingswinford
Ellowes Hall Sports College
Lower Gornal
The Earls High School
Cradley Heath
Kingswinford Academy
Kingswinford
Redhill School
Redhill
The Link Academy
Netherton
The Pedmore High School
Pedmore
Beacon Hill Academy
Sedgley
The Dormston School
Sedgley
The Wordsley School
Wordsley
Ridgewood High School
Wollaston
St James Academy
Dudley Town Centre
Leasowes High School
Halesowen
Pegasus Academy
Scotts Green
Thorns Collegiate Academy
Quarry Bank