Ofsted school ratings in Dudley
In Dudley (West Midlands), 45 of 55 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 81.8%. That is 5.4 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 81.8%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 3
- Good
- 42
- Requires improvement
- 10
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 55
- rank 118/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Dudley (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Dudley | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 3 | 5.5% |
| Good | 42 | 76.4% |
| Requires improvement | 10 | 18.2% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Dudley
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 2 | 31 | 7 | 0 | 82.5% |
| Secondary | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Special | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Dudley are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 45 of 55 graded state-funded schools in Dudley hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 81.8%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Dudley have?
- Dudley has 3 schools rated Outstanding and 42 rated Good, out of 55 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Dudley?
- No state-funded school in Dudley currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 10 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Dudley?
- By phase in Dudley: 82.5% of 40 primary schools; 80.0% of 10 secondary schools; 80.0% of 5 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Dudley compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Dudley ranks 118 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 81.8% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.