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Best 3 Secondary schools in Dudley – comparison

Comparison of secondary schools: St James Academy (Secondary) in Dudley; Beacon Hill Academy (Secondary) in Dudley; Ellowes Hall Sports College (Secondary) in Dudley — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St James Academy, Beacon Hill Academy and Ellowes Hall Sports College. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Dudley, West Midlands. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St James Academy), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St James Academy (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 3,000, typical FSM 35–40%, range 25–30%–45–50%; spread across trusts such as Dudley Academies Trust and Invictus Education Trust.

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St James Academy
DY1 3JE
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 3JE
Ofsted
2 30 Jun 2024
Pupils
≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
45–50% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Dudley Academies Trust
Website
www.stjamesacademy.org.uk
Telephone
01384685200
Beacon Hill Academy
DY3 1BP
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Dudley
West Midlands
DY3 1BP
Ofsted
2 9 Jun 2024
Pupils
≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Dudley Academies Trust
Website
www.beaconhillacademy.org.uk
Telephone
01902677754
Ellowes Hall Sports College
DY3 2JH
Phase / Type
Secondary • Academy converter
Location
Dudley
West Midlands
DY3 2JH
Ofsted
2 15 Jun 2023
Pupils
≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %
25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA
Invictus Education Trust
Website
www.elloweshall.co.uk
Telephone
01384686600

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We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.
What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.
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How should I choose a school?
Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.
What should I look for when comparing schools?
Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.
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