The Crestwood School, Dudley
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 · 4 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2018 inspection — unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
37.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
HI - Hearing Impairment, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.2
Avg class size
40
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
1,023 pupils
1,050 capacity
27 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Dudley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Dudley
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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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.48859%
Overall absence
30.72626%
Persistent absence
1,074
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
The Crestwood School
Bromley Hills Primary School
Crestwood Park Primary School
Dingle Community Primary School
The Bromley-Pensnett Primary School
Fairhaven Primary School
Glynne Primary School
Blanford Mere Primary School
Hawbush Primary School
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Brockmoor Primary School
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