Old Swinford Hospital
Stourbridge, DY8 1QX · Dudley · secondary school
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1st of 18 secondary schools in Dudley we can score, 19 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 228 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0/10 among them, against 8.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.74 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 71.3 · 91 | 31% | 2.81 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.44 · 81 | 26% | 2.08 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 57.9 · 90 | 10% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Old Swinford Hospital overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 59.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.44 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 8.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Concert Orchestra, Brass Band, Guitar Ensemble, School Choir, Chamber Choir, Samba Band, Percussion Ensemble, and Big Band. Sports options include basketball, cricket, football, athletics, netball, and rugby.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,036 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain progress in English and maths? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their attainment scores?
What Ofsted said about Old Swinford Hospital
Overview
Old Swinford Hospital continues to be a good school where pupils “learn together, live together and thrive.” Leaders lead with “integrity, empathy and clarity,” fostering a strong community where staff are motivated to help pupils become “the best versions of themselves.” The school provides a well-organised curriculum and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite, respectful and studious,” working “productively and collaboratively” in lessons.
- Staff are “experts in, and advocates of, their subjects,” using subject knowledge to craft clear explanations.
- The school’s work to promote pupils’ wider development is “commendable,” including a comprehensive “beliefs and issues” curriculum.
- Sixth-form provision has improved significantly, with students enjoying a “well-planned tutor programme” that supports their personal development.
- Staff are “ambitious” for pupils with SEND, providing effective extra explanations and examples so they “learn well.”
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure more pupils continue to study French or Mandarin in Year 10, as the EBacc does not currently sit at the heart of the curriculum.
- Leaders should ensure specialist and non-specialist staff deliver the curriculum through “agreed and consistent approaches” to prevent pupils becoming muddled by unfamiliar methods when changing classes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff are “well trained and vigilant” and leaders take “timely and appropriate action” when concerns are reported.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.5 |
| 2024/25 | 59.0 |
| 2025/26 | 57.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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