The Crestwood School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bromley Lane Kingswinford Dudley West Midlands DY6 8QG |
| Phone | 01384686850 |
| Reference Number | 141325 |
The Crestwood School continues to perform well as a good school, showcasing a vibrant and engaging environment where students are eager to learn and participate. The new leadership under the headteacher is focused on raising expectations and standards, although not all stakeholders fully understand or accept the changes being implemented. The school offers a strong curriculum and prioritizes reading, enabling students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to thrive academically and socially.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1028 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.9%
Girls: 50.1% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 113 | 100 | 213 |
| 8 | 106 | 103 | 209 |
| 9 | 96 | 110 | 206 |
| 10 | 99 | 103 | 202 |
| 11 | 99 | 99 | 198 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 27 Feb 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils actively participate in class discussions.
- The provision for pupils with SEND is well managed and effective.
- Leaders have developed an ambitious and well-planned curriculum.
- Pupils have access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- Staff are trained in safeguarding and act in pupils' best interests.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils repeatedly exhibit poor behaviour despite sanctions.
- Not all pupils, parents, and staff understand the rationale for recent changes.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Second Preference | 122 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 74 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
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