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The Pedmore High School

Dudley, DY9 7HSSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2023
Progress 8
-0.36
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
83 1st-choice / 125 places
Ranking
#2,376
of 3,141 nationally

About The Pedmore High School

The Pedmore High School is a mixed 11-16 state secondary in Dudley, and its intake data tells a clear story about the local demand it serves. With 658 pupils on roll against a capacity of 787, the school is operating below its physical limit, yet it is oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 208 applications for 125 places, with 83 of those coming as first preferences. That oversubscription ratio of 1.66 suggests a solid local reputation, even if the school isn't full to the brim. More striking is the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals: 41.3%. That is significantly above the national average for secondary schools, which typically sits around 25-30%, and it places Pedmore in a context where a high proportion of families face economic disadvantage. For parents researching options, this demographic profile is a key part of the school's character — it's a genuinely comprehensive intake, serving a community with considerable need, and the school's results need to be read with that in mind.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGrange Lane, Stourbridge, Dudley, DY9 7HS
HeadteacherChris Mills
Local AuthorityDudley
Number of Pupils658
Free School Meals (FSM)41.3%
School Capacity658 / 787 (84% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Feb 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Feb 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Feb 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibrarySixth Form CentreICT SuitePlaying FieldsAstro TurfSwimming Pool

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

SwimmingDanceMartial ArtsHockeyNetballBasketballBadmintonGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubGardeningDramaDuke of EdinburghBook ClubChoirOrchestraDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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