GCSE 2025/26
#3,008 of 3,312
Worse than 90% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 May 2015
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 151792.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 36.9, worse than England, worse than Dudley | 43 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 44.9%, worse than England, worse than Dudley | 60% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 25.6%, worse than England, worse than Dudley | 42.3% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 7.4%, worse than England, worse than Dudley | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 38.6%, worse than England, worse than Dudley | 55.5% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 176 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 906 |
| Girls | 411 |
| Boys | 495 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 39.6% |
| First language not English | 10.7% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 168 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 26 |
| Average class size | 23.2 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 14.5 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 10.3 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 62.6 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 10.8 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 53.35 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 137 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 247 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 120 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 120 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 3 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Dudley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8.7%, worse than England, similar to Dudley | 8.2% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 26.9%, worse than England, worse than Dudley | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 3.8%, similar to England, similar to Dudley | 3.9% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Dingle Community Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hawbush Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Oct 2021. | |
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Brook Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2013. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Bromley Hills Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 May 2019. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Fairhaven Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Oct 2021. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | The Crestwood School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Feb 2018. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Crestwood Park Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 22 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Brockmoor Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2022. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Amblecote Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Ashwood Park Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2024. |
The Wordsley School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 20 May 2015.
The Wordsley School ranks 3,008 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 90% of schools).
In 2025/26, 25.6% of pupils at The Wordsley School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 36.9 (England 46.2).
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, The Wordsley School made 137 offers from 247 applications (1.8 per offer), and 120 of 120 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
The Wordsley School has 906 pupils aged 11 to 16.
No, The Wordsley School teaches pupils up to age 16.
At The Wordsley School, the average class had 23.2 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 14.5 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at The Wordsley School missed 8.7% of sessions (England 8%), and 26.9% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.