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Summerhill School

Dudley, DY6 9XESecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
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About Summerhill School

Summerhill School is a mixed secondary in Dudley, West Midlands, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. It sits within a local authority that contains 22 secondary schools, three of which are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Among its peers in the same borough, Summerhill is not among the top three ranked by local performance metrics — those spots belong to Old Swinford Hospital, Pegasus Academy, and Redhill School. The school operates as a state-funded institution with a boarding option, a relatively rare offering in the area, and has a sixth form attached. Its most recent Ofsted inspection rated the school as Good, a solid standing in a landscape where the majority of schools hold this grade. The headteacher is Tim Harris, and the school has a capacity of 90 pupils, though it currently enrols 1,091, indicating significant oversubscription. The religious character is listed as not applicable, and the school is co-educational.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLodge Lane, Kingswinford, Dudley, DY6 9XE
HeadteacherTim Harris
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils1,091
School Capacity1,091 / 90 (1212% full)
Sixth FormYes
BoardingYes — Boarding school

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteTheatreLibraryMusic RoomsArt StudiosSwimming PoolSports HallSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

FootballMartial ArtsAthleticsNetballBasketballCross CountryGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperEco ClubDuke of EdinburghGardeningDramaModel United NationsYoung EnterpriseDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Pupil Breakdown

4

With EHC Plan

11

SEN Support

1.4% of pupils receive SEN support

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Breakfast club

08:00-08:30

Source: summerhill.dudley.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Summerhill School

Summerhill School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.