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Schools in Kingswinford

A town in Dudley

  • Town
  • 33 schools and nurseries
  • 8,592 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Kingswinford at a glance

Behind England on primary inspections

How Kingswinford's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries3315 primary · 4 secondary · 12 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better82%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1158%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths46%Attainment 8 45.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary21%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school19%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Kingswinford

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 Kingswinford primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Kingswinford

15 mainstream schools in Kingswinford, best first

Blanford Mere Primary School

Kingswinford, DY6 7EA · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

58 first choices, 45 offers made

Met the standard at 1177%

England 62%

Days missed
3.8%
Pupils
311
Pupils per teacher
20.6
View school Blanford Mere Primary School

Glynne Primary School

Kingswinford, DY6 9TH · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

79 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1175%

England 62%

Days missed
4.1%
Pupils
474
Pupils per teacher
24.2
View school Glynne Primary School

Maidensbridge Primary School

Kingswinford, DY6 0HX · State · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

39 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1180%

England 62%

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
236
Pupils per teacher
22.3
View school Maidensbridge Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Kingswinford

4 mainstream schools in Kingswinford, best first

Summerhill School

Kingswinford, DY6 9XE · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

291 first choices, 199 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.0

England 46.2

Days missed
6.1%
Pupils
1,093
Pupils per teacher
17.4
View school Summerhill School

Kingswinford Academy

Kingswinford, DY6 7AD · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

113 first choices, 179 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1650.9

England 46.2

Days missed
7.4%
Pupils
917
Pupils per teacher
18.1
View school Kingswinford Academy

The Crestwood School

Dudley, DY6 8QG · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

211 first choices, 209 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1641.8

England 46.2

Days missed
9.5%
Pupils
1,023
Pupils per teacher
15.9
View school The Crestwood School

Nurseries in Kingswinford

12 in Kingswinford, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Kingswinford

1 in Kingswinford, by the school's Eduscope score

Pens Meadow School

Pensnett, DY5 4LN · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
15.2%
Pupils
145
Pupils per teacher
9.5
View school Pens Meadow School

Special Schools in Kingswinford

2 in Kingswinford. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The Brier School

Kingswinford, DY6 8QN · Academy · All-through · Ages 4 to 16

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
5.7%
Pupils
219
Pupils per teacher
9.1
View school The Brier School

Pens Meadow School

Pensnett, DY5 4LN · Special · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
15.2%
Pupils
145
Pupils per teacher
9.5
View school Pens Meadow School
The map

Every school in Kingswinford, 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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Maidensbridge Primary School, GoodBrook Primary School, GoodDawley Brook Primary School, GoodCrestwood Park Primary School, GoodBlanford Mere Primary School, GoodAshwood Park Primary School, Requires improvementBromley Hills Primary School, GoodBelle Vue Primary School, Requires improvement in 5 areasDingle Community Primary School, Requires improvement in 2 areasGlynne Primary School, GoodSt Mark's CofE Primary School, GoodSummerhill School, GoodPens Meadow School, GoodKingswinford Academy, GoodThe Crestwood School, GoodThe Bromley-Pensnett Primary School, GoodChurch of the Ascension CofE Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaSt Mary's CofE Primary School, Needs attention in 1 areaFairhaven Primary School, Requires improvementThe Brier School, OutstandingThe Wordsley School, GoodPhoenix Centre Specialist Pre School, OutstandingPoppyfields Kindergarten, GoodPlay Box Nursery, GoodVillage Bears Kindergarten, GoodLittle Bam Bams Curiosity Village, GoodRainbow Day Nursery, GoodWordsley Pre-School & Playgroup, GoodVillage Bears Day Nursery, GoodFairhaven Under Fives Centre, OutstandingFoundry Road Preschool, GoodKids Planet KingswinfordKids Planet Bromley
  • Outstanding3
  • Good22
  • Requires improvement2
  • 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.

Postcodes

Browse Kingswinford by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Kingswinford vs England

How good are Kingswinford's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Kingswinford

KingswinfordEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 11 primaries with one.

    82%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    4 of the 4 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    58%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    46%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    19%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    21%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 17 schools that have one.

88%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good14
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Kingswinford in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
58% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
45% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
19% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Kingswinford has 33 schools and nurseries.

There are 6% more pupils than in 2018.

21% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Kingswinford's state schools each January.

Up 6% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Kingswinford21%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Kingswinford

How many schools are in Kingswinford?

Kingswinford has 33 schools, including 17 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 12 nurseries, 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 Kingswinford?

The highest-ranked schools in Kingswinford on Eduscope are Summerhill School, Blanford Mere Primary School, Glynne Primary School. 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.

What percentage of schools in Kingswinford are rated Good or Outstanding?

88% of inspected schools in Kingswinford hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 14 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Kingswinford perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Kingswinford, 58% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Kingswinford?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Kingswinford is 17.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Kingswinford schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Kingswinford is 18.5%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Kingswinford?

There are 8,592 pupils enrolled across schools in Kingswinford, with 4,289 in primary and 4,303 in secondary. 23.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Kingswinford?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 33 schools in Kingswinford 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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