Pegasus Academy
Dudley, DY1 2DU · Dudley · secondary school
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15th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.2/10 against 358 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 37.2 · 30 | 30% | 0.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.35 · 76 | 25% | 1.90 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.7 · 27 | 10% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pegasus Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.35 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 697 pupils against a stated capacity of 730. 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 in raising their Attainment 8 scores to meet the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 outcomes? How does the new Ofsted framework affect current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Pegasus Academy
Overview
Pegasus Academy is fulfilling the expected standard of education, with leaders demonstrating a secure understanding of the school and its community. The report highlights significant recent improvements in examination outcomes and a well-designed curriculum that supports pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, to make good progress.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well across the breadth of the curriculum, typically in line with national standards, and progress better than their peers nationally.
- The curriculum is "well designed and carefully sequenced" to help pupils build knowledge, with teachers using a common approach to deliver engaging lessons.
- Behaviour is well managed; pupils move around the school "calmly and politely" and treat others with respect, while bullying is dealt with effectively.
- Pastoral provision is "highly effective," with leaders providing timely support for vulnerable pupils and maintaining strong oversight of welfare.
- Leaders have significantly reduced the number of suspensions and exclusions through accurate identification of at-risk pupils and effective support strategies.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that teachers consistently check what pupils have remembered and understood, using this information to adapt teaching and correct errors.
- Leaders should continue to improve pupils' attendance, particularly for those who are persistently absent, by better spotting patterns in absence data.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed, ensuring pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.9 |
| 2024/25 | 44.4 |
| 2025/26 | 41.7 |
| 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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