What does the admissions demand data show for Kingswinford Academy?

Kingswinford Academy recorded 113 first-choice applications and 179 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27. That is 0.6 first-choice applications per offer made. This is a historic demand signal, not an individual admission probability or a catchment boundary. Admission criteria, address, preferences and the applicant cohort also matter.

Does Kingswinford Academy offer SEND support?

DfE data for Kingswinford Academy lists these SEND need or provision categories: Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment, and 4 more categories. This does not guarantee a particular place or service. Contact the school's SENCO for its current provision.

What are Kingswinford Academy's exam results?

Kingswinford Academy's published exam results include: 41% achieved grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE; Attainment 8 score of 46.3. Check the result year before comparing schools.

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Kingswinford Academy

Dudley, DY6 7ADSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Jul 2024

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

0.6×

First choices did not exceed offers made

113 1st-choice / 179 offers made

Ranking

#1,267

of 3,141 nationally

About Kingswinford Academy

Kingswinford Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Dudley, West Midlands, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 917 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 899.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (11 Jul 2024). The published Attainment 8 score was 46.3 for 2024/25. Admissions data records 113 first-preference applications and 179 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 16 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Water Street, Kingswinford, Dudley, DY6 7AD
Headteacher	Mr Ian Moreton
Local Authority	Dudley
Number of Pupils	917
Free School Meals (FSM)	22.1%
School Capacity	917 / 899 (102% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2024

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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 Jul 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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Kingswinford Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.

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Kingswinford Academy

Dudley, DY6 7ADSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState

Ofsted Rating

Good

Jul 2024

Progress 8

No data

First choices / offers

0.6×

First choices did not exceed offers made

113 1st-choice / 179 offers made

Ranking

#1,267

of 3,141 nationally

About Kingswinford Academy

Kingswinford Academy is a state-funded secondary school in Dudley, West Midlands, for pupils aged 11 to 16 for boys and girls. DfE data records 917 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 899.

Figures can refer to different reporting periods. Check the date and source shown beside each section. How Classpot uses published data.

Key Details

School Type	Secondary (State)
Age Range	11 to 16 years
Gender	Mixed
Address	Water Street, Kingswinford, Dudley, DY6 7AD
Headteacher	Mr Ian Moreton
Local Authority	Dudley
Number of Pupils	917
Free School Meals (FSM)	22.1%
School Capacity	917 / 899 (102% full)

The full report on this school

The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

Ofsted inspection in plain English
Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
Parent View survey results
What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
Where Ofsted and parents disagree
Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
Admissions & catchment
Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
Nearby schools compared
Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
Attendance & behaviour data
Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national

See an example

One-off paymentNo subscriptionStripe checkout

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jul 2024

View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Latest monitoring visit (11 Jul 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Sept 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

Was this page helpful?

Frequently Asked Questions About Kingswinford Academy

How to use this information

Results: Published results describe a past pupil cohort. Compare the same measure and reporting year; attainment and progress measure different things. Understanding secondary results.
Inspection: Read the inspection date and full report alongside the headline judgement. Schools inspected under different frameworks cannot be compared using a headline grade alone. Understanding Ofsted inspections.
Admissions: Applications and places describe past demand, not your child’s chance of an offer. Check the entry year and current admission criteria, including any priority groups. School admissions timeline.

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About Kingswinford Academy

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Kingswinford Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

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Kingswinford Academy

About Kingswinford Academy

Key Details

The full report on this school

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

Published SEND Data

Frequently Asked Questions About Kingswinford Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents

Ofsted Ratings Explained

Understanding Progress 8

SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide

School Admissions Timeline

How to use this information