Old Swinford Hospital

A good voluntary aided school school in Dudley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Old Swinford Hospital.

Stourbridge, DY81QX Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
64.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.44
English & Maths grade 4+ %
68.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 86.4%
Continue in education or training
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 63.0%
Sustained employment
41.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 February 2013
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Heath Lane
Stourbridge, DY81QX
Phone
1384817300
Website
oshsch.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103870
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Heath Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 1QX
Website
http://www.oshsch.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Worcester
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
837
Free School Meals
6.7% (56 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
58.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.7
English Attainment 8:
12.1
Maths Attainment 8:
11.9
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
16.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
17.7
Ebacc English:
98.9%
Ebacc Entry:
13.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
72.7%
Ebacc Languages:
27.3%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.44
Progress 8 Range:
0.12 to 0.76
University Progression:
61.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
63.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
18.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
61%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
110 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
86.4 (+34.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
58.5 (+19.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.44 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
52 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
105
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
837 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

History (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(27 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(8 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Children and young people come first High aspirations and expectations OSH aims to provide the best possible education. We will ensure that our students are at the forefront of everything that we do. We continually encourage them to discover who they can be. We consider the wellbeing of students and staff and seek to provide a safe, secure, happy and healthy environment. We expect all of our students and staff to aspire to excellence, and to aim high. We expect everyone to positively contribute and participate, both in School and beyond. We aim to guide our students to have good manners, high standards of personal presentation, to be punctual, and to be hard-working high achievers. Shared values Desired Qualities Christian witness lies at the heart of this School, and we welcome people of all faiths and none. We value people from all backgrounds and aim to encourage understanding, trust and respect of others. We expect students to show emotional maturity, so we aim to provide them with the skills, knowledge and spiritual and moral guidance that they will need throughout life. We believe there is great dignity in difference and we set out to encourage students to celebrate the diversity that exists in our School community. We want our students to become moral, confident and rounded individuals who are independent, emotionally resilient and self-disciplined. We aim to develop in them an inquisitive and analytical mind-set which helps them meet the challenges of their academic work and prepares them for the challenges that exist beyond school. Preparation for the future We expect our students to be able to engage with people, to problem solve, show initiative and to be able to lead or support others whenever the need arises. We develop in them confidence as well as humility and the ability to express and defend their own values. We encourage them to take pride in their achievements and know that they can make a difference in the world. We believe every student and group of students is different, and so we use our expertise to tailor learning and activities accordingly.

We are a Christian school and we are pleased to welcome children of any faith or, indeed, none at all.

Head Teacher's Message

OSH is a Christian state boarding school offering the facilities of private education at a fraction of the cost, welcoming pupils of any faith or none, and focusing on helping students find and develop their own voice within a supportive community.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Athletics Art Club Animation and Stop Motion Badminton Big Band Book Club Basketball Chamber Choir Chefs' Club Climbing Club Concert Orchestra Chess Combined Cadet Force Craft Club Darts Cricket (boys' and girls') Dance Film Club Duke of Edinburgh Drama Interact Charitable Society Football (boys' and girls') Guitar Ensemble Linguistics Club Hockey (boys', girls' and mixed) Jazz Band Model UN Martial Arts Keyboard Ensemble Peer Mentoring Group Netball Pottery Club Public Speaking Rugby (boys' and girls') Samba Band Puzzle Club Running School Choir STEM Club Strength and Conditioning Strings Ensemble Tech Club Table Tennis Tennis Volleyball

Sports

Rugby Basketball Cricket Football Athletics Netball

Facilities

Sports pitches Tennis courts Squash courts Basketball courts Cricket nets Two gymnasiums Two climbing walls Specialist laboratories Art studios

Curriculum Highlights

Art and Design Biology Business Chemistry Computer Science DT: Product Design Economics English Language and Literature Film Studies Further Mathematics Geography History Mathematics Music Physics Politics Psychology RE, Philosophy and Ethics Sociology Sport (BTEC)

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 entry requires a minimum GCSE grade of 5 or above in at least six subjects, including Maths and English; some subjects have additional minimum grade requirements. For Sixth Form, applicants must achieve the minimum GCSE grade 5 or above in at least six subjects, including English and Maths, with subject-specific requirements; A level students are encouraged to have a GCSE grade of 6 in their chosen subjects. Admissions involve aptitude assessments and interviews for certain place types, and there are various entry routes (Year 7, In-Year, Year 12).

Financial Information

As a state boarding school, OSH fees are not subject to VAT. The 2025/26 Boarding Fees are: Tailored Boarding Years 7-13 £4,600 per term (£13,800 per academic year); Flexi-Boarding Years 7-13 £2,300 per term (£6,900 per academic year). There are additional optional costs (e.g., individual music lessons, school lunches) detailed in the linked Fees and School Costs. OSH is on the approved list for Forces Families (Continuity of Education Allowance).

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