Summerhill School is a secondary school in Kingswinford, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Summerhill School currently has around 1091 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.4%).
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 (89%) , including 4% who stay in school sixth forms and 54% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Lodge Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 9XE |
| Website: | http://www.summerhill.dudley.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01384816165 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Dudley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Tim Harris |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 103854 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/04/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1095 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1091 |
| Number of Boys: | 552 |
| Number of Girls: | 539 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.40% | 997 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 20 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 14 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 11 |
| Other Mixed | 0.70% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 7 |
| Other White | 0.50% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswinford Nursery School Penzer Street , DY6 7AA | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pensnett Nursery School Tiled House Lane , Pensnett DY5 4LH | - not rated | 3,190 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawley Brook Primary School Dubarry Avenue , Valley Fields DY6 9BP | 3out of 4 | 897 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Glynne Primary School Cot Lane , DY6 9TH | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School New Street , Wall Heath DY6 9AH | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School New Street , Wall Heath DY6 9AH | - not rated | 1,225 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Primary School Queen Street , DY6 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhill School Lodge Lane , DY6 9XE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Kingswinford School & Science College Water Street , DY6 7AD | - not rated | 1,223 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingswinford Academy Water Street , DY6 7AD | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QG | - not rated | 2,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Crestwood School Bromley Lane , Kingswinford DY6 8QG | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mere Primary Short Stay School Lawnswood Road , Wordsley DY8 5PQ | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN | - not rated | 2,184 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brier School Bromley Lane , DY6 8QN | 4out of 4 | 2,184 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pens Meadow School Tiled House Lane , DY5 4LN | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.