The Dormston School

URN: 103855 • Dudley DY3 1SN

Overview

Name
The Dormston School
URN
103855
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Caroline Sutton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01384816395
Website
Visit
Address
Mill Bank, Dudley DY3 1SN

Summary

The Dormston School is a mixed community secondary school located in Sedgley, Dudley, with a current enrolment of 1,138 students and a capacity of 1,120. Established in 1935, the school has a long-standing commitment to providing quality education, guided by the ethos that "Knowledge is Strength." The school's vision focuses on inspiring confident and motivated learners who are prepared to contribute positively to society.

Dormston offers a broad curriculum across various subjects, complemented by extracurricular activities designed to enhance students' educational experience and cultural understanding. The school places a strong emphasis on core values, including Effort, Knowledge, Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, encouraging students to engage fully in their learning journey.

The school is deeply integrated into the local community and actively supports its development. Open evenings and school tours are available for prospective Year 6 students and their families, providing insights into school life and facilitating a smooth transition into secondary education. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the school office directly.

Key details

LA
Dudley
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1120
Pupils
1138
Boys
555
Girls
583
FSM %
24.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-06-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1138 555 583 1120 24.50
2024-09-11 1138 557 581 1120 22.60
2023-09-11 1120 548 572 1120 18.30
2022-09-11 1120 548 572 1120 18.30
2021-09-11 1137 563 574 1120 17.20
2020-09-11 1119 556 563 1120 14.50

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