Schools across Dudley
Local authority · 121 schools across 12 towns
121
79 primary · 19 secondary
48,286
90% capacity used
32
2 outstanding · 30 good
53,770
5,484 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
73.3%
KS2 Maths
72.3%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
2,158 spare places
Secondary Schools
929 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.6%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
18.0%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
100
2024/25
Absence trend across Dudley schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
49%
Plans Issued
501
Assessment Requests
888
Tribunal Cases
15
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
107
Lodged
(2.8%)
64
Heard
7
Successful
(11%)
Primary (infant classes)
73
Lodged
(2.0%)
46
Heard
3
Successful
(7%)
Secondary
185
Lodged
(4.5%)
127
Heard
22
Successful
(17%)
Total
292
Lodged
(3.7%)
191
Heard
29
Successful
(15%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.