Old Swinford Hospital
Old Swinford Hospital is a secondary located in Dudley, DY8 1QX. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 837 pupils on roll.
Old Swinford Hospital is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a voluntary aided school. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study. It is part of the Diocese of Worcester diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: Boarding school
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban major conurbation
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Worcester
Local Authority: Dudley
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1200
Number of Pupils: 837
Number of Boys: 566
Number of Girls: 271
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 5.6
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-10
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Not Rated
Behaviour & Attitudes: Not Rated
Personal Development: Not Rated
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: 9
Inspection Date: 2013-04-17
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Kilbride
Phone: 01384817300
Website: http://www.oshsch.com
Location: Heath Lane
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Swinford Hospital
What is the Ofsted rating of Old Swinford Hospital?
Old Swinford Hospital has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Old Swinford Hospital admit?
Old Swinford Hospital admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Old Swinford Hospital a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Old Swinford Hospital is a mixed school.
What type of school is Old Swinford Hospital?
Old Swinford Hospital is a voluntary aided school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Old Swinford Hospital?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Old Swinford Hospital on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Old Swinford Hospital?
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