Windsor High School and Sixth Form
About Windsor High School and Sixth Form
Windsor High School and Sixth Form is a large state secondary in Dudley, operating above its official capacity with 1,760 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,700. The school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage: 27.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with the national secondary average of around 23%. Demand is strong — for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 695 applications for 287 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.42, with 284 of those applications coming as first preferences. Of those, 259 first-preference offers were made, meaning the school is heavily oversubscribed and families need to rank it highly to stand a chance. The school is non-denominational and mixed, taking pupils from age 11 through to 18, with a dedicated sixth form centre on site.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 133 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Oct 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 12 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:40 – 15:10
Source: windsorhighschool.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications