The Crestwood School
Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, Dudley, DY6 8QGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Crestwood School is a secondary school in Dudley for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 116 schools in Dudley. It ranks 8th of 8 secondary schools in Dudley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2018, report published 19 March 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
Pupils learn well at this vibrant and spirited school. Staff expect pupils to work hard, behave well and participate in school life. Most pupils rise to these expectations. Pupils concentrate in lessons and play an active part in class discussions. The new headteacher is keen to raise standards and expectations further. A small number of pupils, staff and parents are yet to buy into this vision. Pupils feel happy and safe at school. They are keen to learn and want to do well. Leaders listen to pupils' views and act on them, for example introducing a construction club for pupils. Pupils behave well in and out of lessons. Most are polite and courteous. Pupils say that if bullying happens, they will report it because they know staff will stop it happening again. Pupils appreciate the recognition they receive through the school's rewards system. All members of the school come together to celebrate pupils who behave exceptionally well. Pupils can take part in a vast range of extra-curricular clubs. These include a school performance, volleyball and sign language. These are attended well by pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). There is something for everyone.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not ensured that sanctions and support have the desired impact for all pupils. There are a small minority of pupils for whom sanctions are not working, and these pupils continue to repeat unwanted behaviours without there being a demonstrable improvement in their conduct. Leaders should analyse the information they gather about pupils' behaviour carefully and use this to help them to provide the most effective forms of support and intervention.
- Some pupils, parents and staff do not understand the rationale for the changes that are being made under the new leadership. As a result, they have a negative view of the changes that are being made. Leaders should ensure that they engage all pupils, parents and staff so that they have a better understanding of the school's vision and values.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
197 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,023 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050
Schools near The Crestwood School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wordsley School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Kingswinford Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.3 |
| Summerhill School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.6 |
| Thorns Collegiate Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 38.7 |
| Pegasus Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 44.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INVICTUS EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Philip Sutton
- Phone
- 01384686850
- Address
- Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, Dudley, DY6 8QG
- Local authority
- Dudley
- URN
- 141325
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.