Windsor High School and Sixth Form
Halesowen, B63 4BB · Dudley · secondary school
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8th 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 — 6.0/10 against 819 of them, against 5.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.7 · 44 | 46% | 2.03 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.15 · 60 | 38% | 2.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.2 · 40 | 15% | 0.62 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Windsor High School and Sixth Form overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.15 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,710 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,700. 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
With Progress 8 at +0.15, what specific support is provided to ensure students continue to make this level of progress? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll exceeds the official capacity?
What Ofsted said about Windsor High School and Sixth Form
Overview
Pupils at this school “work hard, aspire highly and contribute to the thriving life” of a unique educational community. The report describes an environment where staff are “focused on helping pupils... to achieve their dreams” through expertly designed curricula and strong pastoral support. Consequently, students achieve “strong academic outcomes” and are “well prepared for their next steps,” benefiting from a culture of positivity and high expectations.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “expertly designed to be challenging for all,” ensuring pupils engage with interesting content and build on prior knowledge effectively.
- Staff use “highly effective questioning” and shared strategies to deepen thinking, with “detailed, timely and appropriate support” provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Personal development is a “stand-out feature,” with an “abundance of opportunities” for pupils to develop talents through leadership roles, clubs, and charity work.
- Behaviour is exemplary; pupils are “kind, empathetic and polite,” bullying is “very rare,” and attendance is high because pupils “want to come to school.”
- Leaders demonstrate “clear strategic vision” and use data to adjust planning, while providing “constructive support and challenge” to drive sustained improvement.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.5 |
| 2024/25 | 46.5 |
| 2025/26 | 44.2 |
| 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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