The Pedmore High 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.
The Pedmore High School currently has around 658 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 41.3% 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 10.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.1%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 49.5%. pakistani pupils make up about 29.9%
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 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 16% who stay in school sixth forms and 53% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Grange Lane, Stourbridge, DY9 7HS |
| Website: | http://www.pedmorehighschool.uk |
| Telephone: | 01384686711 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Dudley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Chris Mills |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 145593 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/01/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 787 |
| Number of Pupils: | 658 |
| Number of Boys: | 323 |
| Number of Girls: | 335 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 49.50% | 326 |
| Pakistani | 29.90% | 197 |
| Other White | 5.20% | 34 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.30% | 15 |
| African | 2.30% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 2.30% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.50% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 5 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rufford Primary School Bredon Avenue , DY9 7NR | 3out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rufford Primary School Bredon Avenue , DY9 7NR | - not rated | 720 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ham Dingle Primary Academy Ham Dingle Primary School , Old Ham Lane DY9 0UN | 3out of 4 | 804 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ham Dingle Primary School Old Ham Lane , Pedmore DY9 0UN | - not rated | 804 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hob Green Primary School Hob Green Road , Pedmore Fields DY9 9EX | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedmore Technology College and Community School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pedmore High School Grange Lane , Pedmore DY9 7HS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School and Specialist Language College Junction Road , DY8 1JX | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redhill School Junction Road , DY8 1JX | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Swinford Hospital Heath Lane , DY8 1QX | 3out of 4 | 1,318 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stourbridge College Hagley Road , DY8 1QU | - not rated | 1,227 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI College Stourbridge Lower High Street , DY8 1TD | - not rated | 1,894 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 458 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnardo's Wheels Unit 3 Gainsborough Trading Estate , Rufford Road DY9 7ND | - not rated | 496 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elton House School 186 Stourbridge Road , Stambermill DY9 7BU | - not rated | 915 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited 14 Love Lane , DY8 2EA | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Park School Thorns Road , DY5 2JY | 4out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.