Sunny Hill School

Ages 5 to 18
Dudley DY5

In short: an independent special school.

Good to know

Worth checking

Fees not shown. We don't hold fees for this school. Ask about extras and bursaries.

Last Ofsted visitJul 2026less than a year ago

Then and now

What Ofsted found

Every Ofsted visit

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A shorter visit in July 2026

Ofsted visited before the school opened to check whether it was likely to meet the independent school standards. It's the most up-to-date view of the school, so it's worth reading before you visit.

Read the 2026 report on Ofsted

The four grades, in plain English

Outstanding: Much better than the minimum.
Good: Meets every standard well.
Requires improvement: Not yet good. Ofsted will be back soon.
Inadequate: Serious problems that must be fixed.

Day to day

Life at Sunny Hill School

Sixth formThe government register doesn't say. Ask the school.

Before and after schoolWe don't hold club times. Ask the school.

Open day

What to ask when you visit

Based on what the data says about Sunny Hill School. Take this list with you.

1“What are the fees, and what do they include?”We don't hold fees for this school yet. Ask about extras and bursaries.
2“How do you support children who need extra help?”Every school has to support children with special educational needs.

Nearby

Other schools nearby

Popular schools fill up, so it's wise to list more than one. Here's how Sunny Hill School compares with its neighbours.

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Sunny Hill School

DY5 3DY · Independent Special School

Ofsted: Good

Pens Meadow School

DY5 4LN · Special · All-through · Ages 3–19

Met the standard: 0%
Days missed: 15.2%
Pupils per teacher: 9.5

Ofsted: Outstanding

The Old Park School

DY5 2JY · Academy · All-through · Ages 4–19

Met the standard: 0%
Days missed: 14.3%
Pupils per teacher: 6.2

Ofsted: Outstanding

The Brier School

DY6 8QN · Academy · All-through · Ages 4–16

Met the standard: 0%
Days missed: 5.7%
Pupils per teacher: 9.1

Keep an eye on Sunny Hill School

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The basics

School details

Ages: 5 to 18
Type: Independent Special School
Religious character: None
Head: Jessica Hocknull
Opened: September 2026
Council: Dudley
Address: 20 Parkes Street, Brierley Hill, Dudley, West Midlands, DY5 3DY
School number (URN): 152729 · See it on the government register

Questions

Questions parents ask

Does Sunny Hill School have a sixth form?

The government register doesn't say. Ask the school whether pupils can stay on after 16.

Is it a faith school?

No, it doesn't have a religious character.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce, academy accounts, admissions statistics, Ofsted and ISI. Photos are stand-ins. School details and inspections checked against official records on 5 November 2026.