The Crestwood School
Dudley, DY6 8QG · Dudley · secondary school
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13th 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 — 5.0/10 against 581 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 37.2 · 30 | 30% | 0.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.13 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.8 · 28 | 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.
The Crestwood School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in May 2023. In 2024/25, 25.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.9, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.13 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Olympian and Duke of Edinburgh clubs. Sports include hockey, rugby, football, cricket, netball, basketball, swimming, and table tennis. Arts and music options are musical theatre and dance. Trips include visits to Munich, Saalbach, Oxford, Church Stretton, the Belgian/French battlefields, Cologne, Cambridge, and Paris. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,023 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for
What Ofsted said about The Crestwood School
Overview
The Crestwood School continues to be a good school, described as "vibrant and spirited" where pupils learn well and feel happy. Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum and prioritised reading, resulting in improved pupil knowledge and confidence. However, some staff, parents, and pupils remain uncertain about the rationale behind recent changes introduced by the new headteacher.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well planned and sequenced," with teachers making effective checks on learning to help pupils "remember more and know more."
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a "particular strength," with staff accurately identifying needs and adapting practice.
- Pupils behave well, are "polite and courteous," and actively participate in a "vast range of extra-curricular clubs."
- Leaders have successfully prioritised reading, ensuring pupils who struggle receive support to become "confident readers who enjoy reading for pleasure."
- Personal, social, health and economic education is adapted to reflect local issues, helping pupils make "informed and responsible decisions."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must analyse behaviour data to provide effective support for the "small minority of pupils" who repeatedly exhibit poor conduct despite sanctions.
- Leaders should engage all stakeholders to ensure pupils, parents, and staff understand the "rationale for the changes" and the school’s vision.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and knowing how to report concerns, although some school records do not always reflect this information.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.9 |
| 2024/25 | 38.9 |
| 2025/26 | 41.8 |
| 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
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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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