Kingswinford Academy

A good academy converter school in Dudley. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kingswinford Academy.

Kingswinford, DY67AD Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
56.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.12
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 61.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
15 July 2015
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
Water Street
Kingswinford, DY67AD

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137773
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Water Street, Kingswinford, DY6 7AD
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
899 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
913
Free School Meals
20.5% (187 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (27 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
30.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
46.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.8
English Attainment 8:
10.6
Maths Attainment 8:
8.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.0
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
12.8
Ebacc English:
98.9%
Ebacc Entry:
24.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.4%
Ebacc Languages:
30.9%
Ebacc Maths:
99.4%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.9%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.12
Progress 8 Range:
-0.09 to 0.33

Key Performance Indicators

Attainment 8:
46.1 (+6.6 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.12 (+0.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
152
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
913 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aspire to Excellence"

Active in their learning Sure they can improve Positive in their attitude Imaginative in their thinking Resilient when things go wrong Effort - giving 100%

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Ian Moreton. He highlights Kingswinford Academy as an exceptional place for young people to learn, grow and develop, notes the school's journey since joining Windsor Academy Trust in 2016 with rising exam results and expanded extracurricular and facilities, and emphasises the school's commitment to helping students fulfil their academic and personal potential.

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9): Art and Design; Computer Studies; Design and Technology; Drama; English; French; Geography; History; Mathematics; Music; Physical Education; Religious Education; Science Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11): English (Language and Literature); Mathematics; Science; Core Physical Education; PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education); plus a range of option subjects including Art (Fine Art; Textiles); Computer Science; Creative iMedia; Dance; Design and Technology; Drama; Enterprise and Marketing; Modern Foreign Languages; Geography; Health and Social Care; History; Hospitality and Catering; Music; Photography; Religious Studies; Sports Studies; (and related GCSE/BTEC/Cambridge Nationals routes)

Admissions Criteria

Admissions information available for Kingswinford Academy: Year 7 admissions for September 2026 open 1 Sep 2025 and close 31 Oct 2025 with decisions issued 1 Mar 2026. Applications should be made to the home local authority. In-year admissions are coordinated by Dudley MBC. The Published Admission Number (PAN) is 180. Oversubscription criteria apply; spaces are filled from the waiting list in accordance with the oversubscription criteria. Admissions policies and arrangements (2024-2025; 2025-2026; WAT Determined 2026) are published by the school; PAN and related details are available on the admissions pages.

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