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Schools in DY1

A postcode district in Dudley

  • Postcode district
  • 19 schools and nurseries

In short: DY1 is a postcode district in Dudley with 8 primary schools, 8 secondary schools and 6 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries198 primary · 8 secondary · 6 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in DY1

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All DY1 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in DY1

8 in DY1, best first

Milking Bank Primary School

Dudley, DY1 2SL · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

63 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1168%

England 62%

Days missed
5.2%
Pupils
464
Pupils per teacher
26.3
View school Milking Bank Primary School

Wrens Nest Primary School

Dudley, DY1 3NX · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

68 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1167%

England 62%

Days missed
7.6%
Pupils
537
Pupils per teacher
17.0
View school Wrens Nest Primary School

Russells Hall Primary School

Dudley, DY1 2NX · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results well below the England average.

50 first choices, 59 offers made

Met the standard at 1141%

England 62%

Days missed
6.4%
Pupils
413
Pupils per teacher
20.5
View school Russells Hall Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in DY1

8 in DY1, best first

Bishop Milner Catholic College

Dudley, DY1 3BY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

228 first choices, 145 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1645.4

England 46.2

Days missed
8.2%
Pupils
798
Pupils per teacher
15.9
View school Bishop Milner Catholic College

Pegasus Academy

Dudley, DY1 2DU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Results below the England average.

79 first choices, 111 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1641.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
697
Pupils per teacher
16.8
View school Pegasus Academy

St James Academy

Dudley, DY1 3JE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

139 first choices, 176 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1641.6

England 46.2

Days missed
11.5%
Pupils
867
Pupils per teacher
20.3
View school St James Academy

Nurseries in DY1

6 in DY1, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in DY1

1 in DY1, by the school's Eduscope score

Bishop Milner Catholic College

Dudley, DY1 3BY · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

228 first choices, 145 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1645.4

England 46.2

Days missed
8.2%
Pupils
798
Pupils per teacher
15.9
View school Bishop Milner Catholic College

Special Schools in DY1

2 in DY1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Wenlock School

West Midlands, DY1 3SS · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
108
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Wenlock School

Sutton School

Dudley, DY1 2DU · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
6.8%
Pupils
194
Pupils per teacher
6.8
View school Sutton School

Private Schools in DY1

2 in DY1. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Wenlock School

West Midlands, DY1 3SS · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
108
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Wenlock School

Priory Park Community School

Dy1 3jy · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
33
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Priory Park Community School
The map

Every school in DY1, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Russells Hall Primary School, Good in every areaWrens Nest Primary School, Expected standard or betterSutton School, GoodSycamore Short Stay School, GoodPegasus Academy, Expected standard in every areaBishop Milner Catholic College, GoodSt James Academy, GoodPriory Primary School, Good in every areaThe Wenlock School, InspectedCherry Tree Learning Centre, GoodPriory Park Community School, GoodJesson's Church of England Primary School, Requires improvementTreetops Dudley, OutstandingRhymes Nursery (Dudley), GoodYMCA @St James Road, GoodLilypads Daycare, GoodLittle Adventures Nursery (Dudley), GoodTreetops Nursery, Expected standard or betterMilking Bank Primary School, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good11
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet6
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every DY1 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

DY1 has 19 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

Keep up with schools in DY1

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Questions

Questions parents ask about DY1

How many schools are in DY1?

DY1 has 19 schools, including 8 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 6 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in DY1?

The highest-ranked schools in DY1 on Eduscope are Milking Bank Primary School, Wrens Nest Primary School, Bishop Milner Catholic College. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in DY1?

There are 2 independent schools in DY1. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in DY1 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in DY1?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 19 schools in DY1 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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