The Dormston School, based in Dudley, provides secondary education, 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.
The Dormston School currently has around 1138 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.8% boys and 51.2% girls. Around 24.5% 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 9.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.6%).
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 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 2% who stay in school sixth forms and 75% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Mill Bank, Dudley, DY3 1SN |
| Website: | http://www.dormston.dudley.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01384816395 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Dudley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Caroline Sutton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 103855 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/06/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1120 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1138 |
| Number of Boys: | 555 |
| Number of Girls: | 583 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.60% | 985 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.50% | 40 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 23 |
| Other White | 1.10% | 13 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 6 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 6 |
| African | 0.50% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodley Nursery School Foster Avenue , WV14 9PT | - not rated | 1,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windsor Nursery School Parkfield Road , Parkfield WV4 6EL | 3out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Victoria Primary School Bilston Street , Sedgley DY3 1JB | 2out of 4 | 160 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Victoria Primary School Bilston Street , Sedgley DY3 1JB | - not rated | 160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Catholic Lane , Sedgley DY3 3UE | - not rated | 541 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Chad's Catholic Primary School Catholic Lane , Sedgley DY3 3UE | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cotwall End Primary School Cotwall End Road , Sedgley DY3 3YG | 3out of 4 | 713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Coppice Middle School The Northway , Sedgley DY3 3PS | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dormston School Mill Bank , Sedgley DY3 1SN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The High Arcal School High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | - not rated | 1,147 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy High Arcal Drive , Sedgley DY3 1BP | 3out of 4 | 1,147 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | - not rated | 1,958 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellowes Hall Sports College Stickley Lane , Lower Gornal DY3 2JH | 3out of 4 | 1,958 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodsetton School Tipton Road , Woodsetton DY3 1BY | - not rated | 861 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodsetton School Tipton Road , Woodsetton DY3 1BY | 3out of 4 | 861 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sycamore Short Stay School Old Farm Estate , DY1 3QE | 3out of 4 | 1,852 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Vireo Academy Lawnswood Campus , Lawnswood Avenue WV4 6SR | 3out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan School Tunnel Street , Coseley WV14 9DE | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.