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The Wordsley School

Dudley, DY8 5SPSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Progress 8
-0.36
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
122 1st-choice / 147 places
Ranking
#2,370
of 3,141 nationally

About The Wordsley School

The Wordsley School is a mixed state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, serving the Dudley area. With 147 places available for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 245 total applications, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.67 applicants per place. Of those, 122 were first-preference offers, indicating solid local demand. The school’s intake reflects a community with above-average economic disadvantage compared to the national picture, though exact free school meal percentages are not provided in the data. Its capacity and application figures suggest a school that is well-regarded enough locally to fill its places comfortably, but without the extreme pressure seen at some higher-performing Dudley secondaries. The headteacher, Ashley Weatherhogg, leads a school that has moved on from a previous Requires Improvement rating, a point that will be explored further in its academic outcomes.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBrierley Hill Road, Stourbridge, Dudley, DY8 5SP
HeadteacherAshley Weatherhogg
Local AuthorityDudley

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 May 2015
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jun 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Dining HallScience LabsSixth Form CentreLibraryMusic RoomsArt StudiosSwimming PoolICT SuiteAstro TurfTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsFootballDanceBasketballGymnasticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

CodingYoung EnterpriseDebateGardeningOrchestraBook ClubChess

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.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:35 – 15:05

Source: wordsleyschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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