Summerhill School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Address | Lodge Lane, DY6 9XE |
| School Website | www.summerhill.dudley.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1384816165 |
| URN | 103854 |
School Census
| Total | 1046 |
| Girls/Boys | 522/524 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.9%/50.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 102 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 03/04/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 03/04/2019 | Good |
| 22/11/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 03/04/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 22/11/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 03 April 2019 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 June 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 22 November 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 29 November 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 07 January 2011 | Interim assessment | View |
| 16 March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 30 January 2008 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 02 February 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 35.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.46 |
| Progress 8 | 0.43 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72% |
| Entering EBacc | 30% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.45 |
| Progress 8 | 0.25 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 79% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.81 |
| Progress 8 | 0.54 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 509 |
| As first preference | 264 |
| As second preference | 114 |
| As third preference | 79 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 525 |
| As first preference | 258 |
| As second preference | 148 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 205 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 197 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 472 |
| As first preference | 212 |
| As second preference | 132 |
| As third preference | 83 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 512 |
| As first preference | 224 |
| As second preference | 144 |
| As third preference | 85 |
| Total Offers Made | 203 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 201 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 419 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 186 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 380 |
| As first preference | 166 |
| As second preference | 90 |
| As third preference | 77 |
| Total Offers Made | 183 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 166 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 392 |
| As first preference | 198 |
| As second preference | 96 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 198 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 530 |
| As first preference | 200 |
| As second preference | 180 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 527 |
| As first preference | 220 |
| As second preference | 166 |
| As third preference | 87 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 195 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 591 |
| As first preference | 260 |
| As second preference | 193 |
| As third preference | 90 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 188 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 527 |
| As first preference | 248 |
| As second preference | 166 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 195 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 191 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 70% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 15% |
| no | 85% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Dawley Brook Primary School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dubarry Avenue, , DY6 9BP
Glynne Primary School
(0.62 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cot Lane, , DY6 9TH