Redhill School is a secondary school in Stourbridge, 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.

Redhill School currently has around 1211 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50% boys and 50% girls. Around 23.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.6%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 6% who stay in school sixth forms and 43% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Junction Road, Stourbridge, DY8 1JX
Website: http://www.redhill.dudley.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01384986351
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Dudley
Headteacher / Principal: Mr James Clayton
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 139872

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/06/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1175
Number of Pupils: 1211
Number of Boys: 605
Number of Girls: 606

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 23% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British74.60%904
Pakistani8.00%97
Other Mixed6.30%76
Unclassified2.40%29
White and Black Caribbean1.90%23
Other White1.90%23
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%15
Other Asian1.00%12
White and Asian0.80%10
Indian0.70%8
African0.50%6
White and Black African0.20%2
Caribbean0.20%2
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Irish0.10%1
Bangladeshi0.10%1
Chinese0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.07)
Of the 249 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 244 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.07
Town average
0.00
Local authority average
-0.10
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
73%
Town average
28%
Local authority average
26%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
46%
Town average
42%
Local authority average
36%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
46.9
Town average
43.3
Local authority average
40.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.5
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
3.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Greenfield Primary School
Hill Street , DY8 1AL
- not rated 768 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Greenfield Primary School
Hill Street , DY8 1AL
3out of 4 768 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Rufford Primary School
Bredon Avenue , DY9 7NR
3out of 4 950 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Rufford Primary School
Bredon Avenue , DY9 7NR
- not rated 950 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
Field Lane , Oldswinford DY8 2JQ
3out of 4 1,006 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Redhill School and Specialist Language College
Junction Road , DY8 1JX
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Redhill School
Junction Road , DY8 1JX
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Old Swinford Hospital
Heath Lane , DY8 1QX
3out of 4 559 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Pedmore Technology College and Community School
Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS
- not rated 1,081 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
The Pedmore High School
Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS
3out of 4 1,081 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Stourbridge College
Hagley Road , DY8 1QU
- not rated 592 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King Edward VI College Stourbridge
Lower High Street , DY8 1TD
- not rated 813 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
King Edward VI College Stourbridge
Lower High Street , DY8 1TD
- not rated 822 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Black Country Wheels School
Units 3 & 4 , Gainsborough Trading Estate DY9 7ND
- not rated 629 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Barnardo's Wheels
Unit 3 Gainsborough Trading Estate , Rufford Road DY9 7ND
- not rated 646 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Elton House School
186 Stourbridge Road , Stambermill DY9 7BU
- not rated 1,080 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA
- not rated 1,224 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Glasshouse College
Wollaston Road , Amblecote DY8 4HF
- not rated 1,897 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.