Old Swinford Hospital, Stourbridge
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Old Swinford Hospital excels in academic achievement, particularly at key stage 4 where pupils significantly outperform national averages. The school combines strong teaching with an outstanding co-curricular programme that builds pupils' confidence and skills across diverse areas. Leadership is highly visible and respected, creating a calm, well-disciplined environment where pupils feel safe and genuinely enjoy school.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally strong results at key stage 4, with pupils achieving around half a grade higher than other pupils nationally with similar starting points
- Highly effective tracking system at key stage 4 that allows swift identification of pupils falling behind and well-targeted interventions
- Excellent co-curricular programme offering a wide range of vibrant activities that pupils value highly
- Strong caring ethos with supportive staff relationships and effective safeguarding
- Very high attendance rates well above national average
Areas for Improvement
- Progress and attainment in the sixth form not yet matching the high standards in the lower school
- Tracking of sixth form students' progress is less rigorous than in the main school
- Quality of non-qualification activity in the sixth form, particularly in form time, is variable and inconsistent
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with detailed records, well-trained staff, thorough risk assessment including female genital mutilation awareness, and pupils demonstrating excellent understanding of online safety risks.
Extracurricular Activities
Wide range of co-curricular activities (specific clubs, sports, and activities not detailed in report)
Old Swinford Hospital continues to be a good school with extremely strong outcomes at key stage 4, significantly above the national average. Leadership has maintained educational quality while developing the curriculum and tracking systems to meet all pupils' needs.
At a Glance
5.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
21.9
Avg class size
35
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
1,036 pupils
1,200 capacity
164 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stourbridge
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stourbridge
Admissions Demand - Dudley
Places available
3,770
Applications
3,731
Got 1st preference
83.9%
Got preferred school
97.1%
Secondary admissions across Dudley (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.0853%
Overall absence
22.78481%
Persistent absence
237
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Old Swinford Hospital
Greenfield Primary School
Oldswinford C of E Primary School
St Joseph's RC Primary School
Gig Mill Primary School
Ham Dingle Primary Academy
Rufford Primary School
Peters Hill Primary School
Pedmore CE Primary School
Amblecote Primary School
The Ridge Primary School
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