The Dormston School Catchment Area
The Dormston School is a community secondary school in Dudley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1138 pupils, and a capacity of 1120 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,138
Pupils
1,120
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
The Dormston School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at The Dormston School are allocated by Dudley using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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 Dormston School — School Information
- Full address
- Mill Bank, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 1SN
- Local authority
- Dudley
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 24.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 103855
Other Secondary Schools in Dudley
If The Dormston School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Dudley are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Dormston School
Is The Dormston School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Dormston School currently has 1138 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1120 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Dormston School? ▾
Admission to The Dormston 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 Dormston School cover? ▾
The Dormston 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 Dormston School? ▾
The Dormston School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.