The Wenlock School
West Midlands, Dudley, West Midlands · DY1 3SS
The Wenlock School is a small independent school in Dudley, in the West Midlands, with around 110 pupils and a mixed intake from age 11. Inspected by the ISI rather than Ofsted, it operates outside the maintained system and charges fees. Its size means a close-knit community where pupils are likely to be known well by staff under headteacher Mr Simon Smith. Families considering the school should look closely at its published attainment alongside its setting and approach.
110
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 110
- Location
- West Midlands, Dudley, West Midlands
- Website
- www.wenlockschool.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Simon Smith
Latest results
Attainment 8
9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The published data here calls for careful reading. The school's average Attainment 8 score is 9, well below the national average of 46.9, and no pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. GCSEs are the qualifications offered, and prospective parents would be wise to discuss directly with the school what these figures reflect about its intake and the support it provides.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small independent setting in Dudley whose attainment figures sit far below national averages, making an open conversation with the school essential before applying.
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The Wenlock School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Wenlock School located?
The Wenlock School is located at Fossil View, Wren's Hill Road, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3SS.
What type of school is The Wenlock School?
The Wenlock School is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend The Wenlock School?
The Wenlock School has approximately 110 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.