Summerhill School
Kingswinford, DY6 9XE · Dudley · secondary school
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2nd 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 475 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 8.0/10 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 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 59.6 · 80 | 30% | 2.42 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.43 · 81 | 25% | 2.01 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.0 · 74 | 10% | 0.74 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Summerhill School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.43 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 8.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,093 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,095. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores relative to similar-intake schools? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median?
What Ofsted said about Summerhill School
Overview
Summerhill School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "purposeful atmosphere" where pupils are "happy" and demonstrate "excellent behaviour." The report highlights strong community spirit, with "caring and supportive" relationships between staff, pupils, and parents, ensuring that children remain at the forefront of school life.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "very positive attitudes" and grow in "confidence and resilience" through a "well-thought-out curriculum" and rich extra-curricular activities.
- Teachers effectively use "recall" questions to help pupils remember previous knowledge, aiding their understanding of new learning.
- The school quickly identifies special educational needs, using "one-page profiles" to adapt teaching so all pupils access an "ambitious curriculum."
- Strategies to support reading, including "reading champions" and community projects like "silver stories," help pupils read confidently.
- Governors "support and challenge appropriately," holding the school to account well for all aspects of provision.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not consistently check that all pupils understand and remember what has been learned in some subjects, meaning some pupils do not fully grasp necessary knowledge.
- The school should ensure all teachers check pupils’ understanding and adapt teaching accordingly so pupils become secure in key knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.9 |
| 2024/25 | 51.6 |
| 2025/26 | 51.0 |
| 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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