Wolverley CofE Secondary School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Blakeshall Lane Wolverley Kidderminster Worcestershire DY11 5XQ |
| Phone | 01562859800 |
| Reference Number | 135061 |
Wolverley CofE Secondary School is navigating a significant transitional period with changes in leadership and staffing since its last inspection. Although the school has met safeguarding standards and is showing improvements in some areas, overall pupil achievement and attendance require attention. Many students, especially those who are high prior attaining, are not achieving to their full potential, particularly in subjects like numeracy. The school's curriculum delivery and teaching quality are inconsistent, and there are concerns regarding pupil behavior and engagement in lessons. Despite these challenges, most pupils successfully secure post-school placements in education or training.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 960 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.23%
Girls: 51.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 96 | 82 | 178 |
| 8 | 85 | 94 | 179 |
| 9 | 88 | 91 | 179 |
| 10 | 83 | 94 | 177 |
| 11 | 89 | 82 | 171 |
| 12 | 14 | 34 | 48 |
| 13 | 8 | 20 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.4% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Needs attention |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Needs attention |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Needs attention |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Needs attention |
| > Inclusion | Needs attention |
| > Post-16 Provision | Needs attention |
| Last Report Date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | School inspection |
| 09 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 22 Jun 2016 | Full inspection |
| 12 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Feb 2014 | Full inspection |
| 05 Oct 2011 | Full inspection |
| 22 Sep 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Sep 2008 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- The school meets safeguarding standards effectively.
- Leaders have a clear strategy to improve attendance, which has shown some progress.
- Pupils develop secure foundations in reading and writing.
- Pupils experience a broad and ambitious curriculum.
- Staff build positive relationships with families to support pupils' needs.
- Leaders effectively utilize pupil premium funding to support disadvantaged pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils do not consistently achieve as well as they could.
- Numeracy skills among pupils lack sufficient development.
- Attendance remains a concern, needing further improvement.
- The behaviour policy is not consistently applied, leading to variable pupil attitudes.
- Inconsistent teaching quality and lack of effective checks on pupil understanding.
- Implementation of strategies for supporting SEND pupils is not consistent.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 51.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 18.69 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 22.08 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 117 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 43 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 0 |
Previous Years
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UnlockDestinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Wolverley Sebright Primary Academy
Franche Road, Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5TP |
0.44 miles |
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Cookley Sebright Primary School
16 Lea Lane, Cookley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3TA |
0.9 miles |
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St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Sion Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2YL |
1.26 miles |
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St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Marlpool Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5HP |
1.37 miles |
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St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Stoney Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2LX |
1.46 miles |
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Franche Primary School
Chestnut Grove, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5QB |
1.53 miles |
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St George's CofE School
Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 2BX |
1.81 miles |
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St Ambrose Catholic Primary
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2 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary School
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2.04 miles |
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Offmore Primary School
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2.28 miles |
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Foley Infant School Academy
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2.33 miles |
|
Sutton Park Primary School
Greatfield Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6PH |
2.58 miles |
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Brindley Heath Junior School Academy
Enville Road, Kinver, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7 6AA |
2.73 miles |
|
Comberton Primary School
Borrington Road, Comberton Primary School, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 3ED |
2.73 miles |
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Foley Park Primary Academy
Northumberland Avenue, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7AW |
2.79 miles |
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Birchen Coppice Academy
Woodbury Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 7JJ |
3.27 miles |
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Heronswood Primary School
Heronswood Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 4EX |
3.34 miles |
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Blakedown CofE Primary School
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3.41 miles |
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Bewdley Primary School
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3.71 miles |
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Upper Arley CofE Primary School
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3.83 miles |
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Heathfield Knoll School
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0.87 miles |
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Wyre Forest School
Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6FA |
1.92 miles |
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Holy Trinity School
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1.94 miles |
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Nurture Learning
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2.03 miles |
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Baxter College
Habberley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5PQ |
2.07 miles |
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King Charles I School
Hill Grove House, Comberton Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1XA |
2.46 miles |
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Kinver High School and Sixth Form
Enville Road, Kinver, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY7 6AA |
2.69 miles |
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Wribbenhall School
21 Crundalls Lane, Wribbenhall, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1JL |
3.06 miles |
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3.8 miles |
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4.14 miles |
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Ridgewood High School
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4.41 miles |
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Hagley Catholic High School
Brake Lane, Hagley, Worcestershire, DY8 2XL |
4.43 miles |
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Haybridge High School and Sixth Form
Brake Lane, Hagley, Stourbridge, Worcestershire, DY8 2XS |
4.45 miles |
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The Stourport High School and Sixth Form College
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4.75 miles |
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Aurora Wilden View School
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4.9 miles |
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Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
14 Love Lane, Stourbridge, West Midlands, DY8 2EA |
4.91 miles |