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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Senior Management Team (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- Ofsted Information (download)
- Employee Salary Information (download)
- Home School Agreement (download)
- Prevent (download)
- Terms of Use (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ellowes Hall Sports College (70.2)
- Beacon Hill Academy (58.2)
- Bishop Milner Catholic College (56.8)
- Ellowes Hall Sports College (56.6)
- The Crestwood School (53.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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