Pegasus Academy, based in Dudley, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.
Pegasus Academy currently has around 637 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 46.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.1%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 38.6%. pakistani pupils make up about 19.5% , followed by african at 12.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 6% who stay in school sixth forms and 70% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Scotts Green Close, Dudley, DY1 2DU |
| Website: | http://www.pegasusacademy.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01384253722 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Dudley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Landers |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137390 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/03/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 730 |
| Number of Pupils: | 637 |
| Number of Boys: | 327 |
| Number of Girls: | 310 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 38.60% | 246 |
| Pakistani | 19.50% | 124 |
| African | 12.90% | 82 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 5.50% | 35 |
| Other White | 4.60% | 29 |
| Indian | 4.10% | 26 |
| Caribbean | 3.30% | 21 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 15 |
| Unclassified | 2.00% | 13 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton Park Nursery School Netherton Park , Netherton DY2 9QF | 4out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russells Hall Primary School Overfield Road , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 988 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | 4out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blowers Green Primary School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Primary School and Nursery Highgate Road , Woodside DY2 0SN | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Community School and Little Bears Nursery Highgate Road , Woodside DY2 0SN | - not rated | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherton CofE Middle School Church Road , Netherton DY2 0LY | - not rated | 2,310 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Hall Maths and Computing College Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pegasus Academy Scotts Green Close , DY1 2DU | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Gilbert Claughton School Blowers Green Road , DY2 8UZ | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle High School and Visual Arts College St James's Road , DY1 3JE | - not rated | 1,467 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Academy St James's Road , DY1 3JE | 3out of 4 | 1,467 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley College of Technology The Broadway , DY1 4AS | - not rated | 1,985 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton School Scotts Green Close , Russells Hall Estate DY1 2DU | 3out of 4 | 58 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | - not rated | 994 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cherry Tree Learning Centre Overfield Road , Russell's Hall Estate DY1 2NX | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stephenson House School 292 Stourbridge Road , Holly Hall DY1 2EE | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abberley Street Pupil Referral Unit Abberley Street , DY2 8QY | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.