Sycamore Short Stay School

URN: 134768 • Dudley DY1 3QE

Overview

Name
Sycamore Short Stay School
URN
134768
Type
Pupil referral unit
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
45.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Steve Markham (since 2025) , Head of Short Stay School
Telephone
01384818237
Website
Visit
Address
Old Farm Estate, Dudley DY1 3QE

Summary

Sycamore Short Stay School is a Pupil Referral Unit located in Dudley, catering to Key Stage 1, 2, and 3 pupils who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education. The school serves a mixed-gender population of 20 students, with a capacity of 40. Its primary mission is to build trusting relationships with students, enabling them to unlock their potential and succeed in their educational journey.

The school focuses on providing a safe and respectful environment where pupils can enjoy learning and develop the skills necessary to reintegrate into permanent educational settings or alternative provisions. Outreach support is also offered to mainstream primary schools in the Dudley borough to assist students at risk of exclusion.

Sycamore Short Stay School places a strong emphasis on nurturing communication and consistency within its community. With a dedicated Management Committee overseeing its operations, the school aims to address the complex needs of its students, many of whom face significant gaps in their learning due to prior educational disruptions.

Key details

LA
Dudley
Age range
5 - 15
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
40
Pupils
20
Boys
12
Girls
8
FSM %
90.00
Open date
2010-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-06-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 20 12 8 40 90.00
2024-09-11 14 8 6 40 64.30
2023-09-11 9 6 3 40 66.70
2022-09-11 9 6 3 40 66.70
2021-09-11 30 27 3 40 60.00
2020-09-11 30 27 3 40 63.30

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