Haybridge High School and Sixth Form, Stourbridge
Haybridge High School and Sixth Form is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Stourbridge, part of Four Stones Gateway Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2022. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 2nd-highest of the 7 schools in Stourbridge with published results, and 349th of 3,298 across England. It was 83% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
- Progress (2024)
- Above average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Worcestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Haybridge High School and Sixth Form in detail
Results
In 2026, pupils at Haybridge High School and Sixth Form averaged an Attainment 8 score of 57.6, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 44.4 in Worcestershire and 47 across England.
69% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 41% in Worcestershire and 47% in England.
That is down from 59.3 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.39: pupils made above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 46.1, against 59.2 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 13.1 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 22 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were French, Combined Science and Geography.
Getting a place at Haybridge High School and Sixth Form
For September 2026 entry, 185 families put Haybridge High School and Sixth Form as their first choice and 422 named it as one of their preferences, for 205 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 7 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Haybridge High School and Sixth Form
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Haybridge High School and Sixth Form are Hagley Catholic High School (0.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 48.8); Old Swinford Hospital (1.9 miles, Good, Attainment 8 57.9); The Pedmore High School (2 miles, Good, Attainment 8 35.5); and Redhill School (2.1 miles, Good, Attainment 8 48).
Haybridge High School and Sixth Form's 2026 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Hagley Catholic High SchoolOld Swinford HospitalThe Pedmore High SchoolRedhill School
The trust
Haybridge High School and Sixth Form is one of 7 schools run by Four Stones Gateway Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 178 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 90% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 25% to a further education college, 4% to an apprenticeship and 1% into work.
Of the 81 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 59% went on to university or other higher education, 1% to apprenticeships and 19% into work. 26% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
11.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (75%), Asian (12%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 161 pupils (13.1%) received SEN support and 17 (1.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hagley Rail Station, about 230 metres away (roughly a 3-minute walk).
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Haybridge High School (adjacent), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Haybridge High School and Sixth Form stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 15 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Haybridge High School and Sixth Form issued 52 suspensions, 4.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 2 permanent exclusions.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Haybridge High School and Sixth Form are Hagley Primary School (0.5 miles), Pedmore CE Primary School (1.1 miles), St Joseph's RC Primary School (1.4 miles) and Oldswinford C of E Primary School (1.6 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Hagley Primary SchoolPedmore CE Primary SchoolSt Joseph's RC Primary SchoolOldswinford C of E Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
About
Haybridge High School and Sixth Form is an 11–18 mixed academy school with approximately 1,250 students in Hagley, Stourbridge, England, United Kingdom, serving North West Worcestershire, the Metropolitan Borough of Dudley, and South Staffordshire. The school is a Technology College, with the two additional specialisms of Applied Learning and Sports.
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At a Glance
11.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has remained stable at around 0.39 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has improved from 53.9 to 57.6 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has improved from 65% to 69% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 57.6 | 69.2% |
| Disadvantaged(22) | - | 46.1 | 45.5% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(163) | - | 59.2 | 72.4% |
| Boys(97) | - | 54.8 | 66% |
| Girls(88) | - | 60.7 | 72.7% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(6) | - | 79.6 | 100% |
| Non mobile(182) | - | 58.0 | 69.8% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 2 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 178 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
2
Permanent exclusions
0.16%
Exclusion rate
52
Suspensions
4.27%
Suspension rate
47 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 1,217 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby secondary schools
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Apply to Worcestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Haybridge High School and Sixth Form
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
83%
Available places
1,221 pupils
1,473 places
252 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stourbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stourbridge
Across Worcestershire council
Places available
4,103
Applications
3,828
Got 1st preference
88.1%
Got preferred school
95.7%
All secondary applications across Worcestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
161
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
14.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,226
Total Pupils
606
Boys
620
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
80
Teachers
15.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,800
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,465
Per pupil
£6698k
Total funding
£110k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
11.5%
Persistent absence
1,020
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Haybridge High School and Sixth Form
What are GCSE results like at Haybridge High School and Sixth Form?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Haybridge High School and Sixth Form achieved an Attainment 8 score of 57.6. 69% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Haybridge High School and Sixth Form's Ofsted rating?
Haybridge High School and Sixth Form was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2008 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Haybridge High School and Sixth Form?
No fixed boundary. When Haybridge High School and Sixth Form is oversubscribed, Worcestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Haybridge High School and Sixth Form?
Haybridge High School and Sixth Form was not full in 2025: it ran at 83% of its 1473 places.
How big are the classes at Haybridge High School and Sixth Form?
Classes at Haybridge High School and Sixth Form average 23.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Haybridge High School and Sixth Form?
Haybridge High School and Sixth Form has around 1226 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Haybridge High School and Sixth Form?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Haybridge High School and Sixth Form in 2024/25. 11.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Haybridge High School and Sixth Form?
Apply through Worcestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Haybridge High School and Sixth Form on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Haybridge High School and Sixth Form?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Haybridge High School and Sixth Form?
Haybridge High School and Sixth Form is at Brake Lane, Hagley, Stourbridge, Worcestershire, DY8 2XS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)