The Pedmore High School, Stourbridge

Good
Secondary
Academy converter
Mixed
Ages 1116

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~998m)Possible (~1.4km)Unlikely (~1.9km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Chris Mills
Pupils:647 / 787 capacity
LA:Dudley
Phone:01384686711
Address:Grange Lane, Pedmore, Stourbridge, DY9 7HS
Trust:INVICTUS EDUCATION TRUST
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2018

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 14 February 2023View full report
URN:145593
UKPRN:10080889
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Stourbridge
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2016 inspection — up from Requires Improvement.

Rated Good for

Leadership & management.

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At a Glance

44.7%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

21.4

Avg class size

28

Total classes

2 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Stourbridge Junction Rail Station
571m · 9 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

82%

Available places

647 pupils

787 capacity

140 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Stourbridge

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,236
Projected new pupils:222

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stourbridge

Admissions Demand - Dudley

Low demand0.99x oversubscription

Places available

3,770

Applications

3,731

Got 1st preference

83.9%

Got preferred school

97.1%

Secondary admissions across Dudley (2025/26)

Inspection History(2)

14 February 2023
26 January 2016
Good
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

10.87691%

Overall absence

33.04348%

Persistent absence

690

Enrolments

Authorised5.67672%
Unauthorised5.20019%
Persistent (10%+)33.04348%
Severe (50%+)6.81159%

Absence trend

6.80775%
18/19
5.83844%
20/21
8.78509%
21/22
9.17397%
22/23
10.79177%
23/24
10.87691%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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