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Summerhill School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Tim Harris

location_onKingswinford, DY6 9XE

language Visit Website phone 1384816165

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,046

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Attainment 8

51.6

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Dudley

#757 of 3,216 nationally

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Summerhill School is a Community school secondary school in Kingswinford, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Summerhill School is a community school in Kingswinford, Dudley, admitting pupils aged 11-16. The school has approximately 1,091 pupils on roll, of whom 11% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.6, placing the school #2 in Dudley and #757 of 3,216 nationally. 60.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

60.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.6%

Entering EBacc41.00%

EBacc APS4.59

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35.10%

EBacc APS4.46

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS4.46

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4.81

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.41

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.01

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS4.48

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 May 2024

Inspection Report

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03 April 2019

Inspection Report

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14 June 2018

Inspection Report

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22 November 2016

Inspection Report

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29 November 2012

Inspection Report

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07 January 2011

Inspection Report

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16 March 2009

Inspection Report

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30 January 2008

Inspection Report

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02 February 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2019-04-03

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-06-14

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2016-11-22

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2012-11-29

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.9%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.9%(10 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,091 pupils. During this period, there were 10 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.9%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,091	10	0.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,089	5	0.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,052	9	0.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,054	3	0.3%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,050	6	0.6%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,047	13	1.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,046	6	0.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,046	2	0.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,039	6	0.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,033	17	1.6%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,042	11	1.1%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,034	64	6.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,034	28	2.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,034	51	4.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,017	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,017	29	2.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,011	25	2.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,013	20	2.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,009	39	3.9%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,010	25	2.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,006	62	6.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,009	37	3.7%	3.0%	3
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,011	42	4.2%	3.7%	3
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,006	66	6.6%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,007	41	4.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,006	9	0.9%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 49 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 49 pupils

Physical Disability 22 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

95.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

96.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree51%

agree43%

disagree4%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree31%

agree48%

disagree15%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree42%

agree25%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes15%

no85%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree41%

agree31%

disagree8%

strongly disagree13%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree61%

agree33%

disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree37%

disagree5%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree49%

agree43%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree65%

agree32%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree42%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree51%

agree37%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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