The Crestwood School

URN: 141325 • Dudley DY6 8QG

Overview

Name
The Crestwood School
URN
141325
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
INVICTUS EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Philip Sutton (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01384686850
Website
Visit
Address
Bromley Lane, Dudley DY6 8QG

Summary

Crestwood School, located in Dudley, is a mixed secondary academy sponsored by the Invictus Education Trust, serving approximately 1,028 pupils with a capacity of 1,050. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes British values, including democracy, rule of law, tolerance, individual liberty, and mutual respect. These values are integrated into the curriculum and reinforced through various activities, such as Student Council elections and community engagement initiatives.

The school places a strong emphasis on personal and social responsibility, encouraging students to make positive choices in their daily lives. Crestwood offers a balanced curriculum alongside a range of extracurricular activities, allowing students to develop leadership skills and engage with their community. The school also prioritises the importance of understanding cultural diversity, providing students with opportunities to explore different perspectives through religious education and personal, social, health, and economic (PSHE) education.

With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (35.60%), Crestwood School is dedicated to supporting all pupils in their academic and personal development, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and respectful environment.

Key details

LA
Dudley
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
INVICTUS EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1050
Pupils
1028
Boys
513
Girls
515
FSM %
35.60
Open date
2015-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1028 513 515 1050 35.60
2024-09-11 1022 495 527 1050 31.60
2023-09-11 975 478 497 1050 29.40
2022-09-11 975 478 497 1050 29.40
2021-09-11 931 467 464 1050 27.60
2020-09-11 886 444 442 1050 25.10

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