153
Pupils · 2024/25
21%
EAL · 2024/25
38%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
The latest DfE performance data shown is from 2016/17. Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Outstanding
Ofsted inspection · 09/05/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityDudley
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Old Park School · All-through · Dudley
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
153
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
21%
FSM eligible
49%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
38%
Contact
Address
Thorns Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 2JY
Local authority
Dudley
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Sixth form — Key Stage 5
| Year | A-level APS | Avg grade | VA progress | AAB+ | Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | Not eligible | Not eligible | Not applicable | Not eligible | 5 |
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 153 | 8.2 | 100% | 21% | 49% | 14% | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 152 | 8.6 | 100% | 24% | 46% | 14% | 36% |
| 2022/23 | 153 | 8.6 | 100% | 22% | 48% | 14% | 42% |
| 2021/22 | 153 | 8.8 | 100% | 23% | 52% | 13% | 39% |
| 2020/21 | 151 | 8.7 | 100% | 22% | 43% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 151 | 9.7 | 100% | 22% | 42% | 10% | 32% |
| 2017/18 | 137 | 7.8 | 100% | 26% | 42% | 12% | 42% |
| 2016/17 | 133 | 8.1 | 100% | 27% | 44% | 11% | 38% |
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