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The Crestwood School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Crestwood School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Dudley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1028 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,028

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

The Crestwood School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Crestwood School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dudley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dudley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Dudley catchment area documents →

The Crestwood School — School Information

Full address
Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, Dudley, DY6 8QG
Local authority
Dudley
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
35.6% of pupils
DfE URN
141325

Other Secondary Schools in Dudley

If The Crestwood School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Dudley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Crestwood School

Is The Crestwood School oversubscribed?

The Crestwood School is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Crestwood School?

Admission to The Crestwood School is managed by Dudley. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Crestwood School cover?

The Crestwood School is a secondary school in Dudley, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Crestwood School?

The Crestwood School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.