Wolverhampton Girls' High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Tettenhall Road Tettenhall Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 0BY |
| Phone | 01902551515 |
| Reference Number | 140798 |
Wolverhampton Girls’ High School, recently inspected for the first time under section 5 of the Education Act 2005, has received an overall effectiveness rating of outstanding. The school excels in providing a high-quality education that fosters both academic excellence and personal development among its diverse student body. With a strong emphasis on enrichment opportunities, pupils are not only engaged in their learning but are also empowered to take on leadership roles within the school community. The school's clear vision and meticulous curriculum planning contribute significantly to pupils' systematic knowledge growth from Year 7 to Year 13.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1213 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 183 | 183 |
| 8 | Unknown | 180 | 180 |
| 9 | Unknown | 179 | 179 |
| 10 | Unknown | 177 | 177 |
| 11 | Unknown | 180 | 180 |
| 12 | Unknown | 159 | 159 |
| 13 | Unknown | 155 | 155 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Indian | 35.9% |
| White, British | 22.3% |
| African | 9% |
| Pakistani | 8.4% |
| Asian, Other | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.2% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| Caribbean | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Apr 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Wolverhampton Girls' High School | |
| 10 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
| 05 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education provided across all year groups.
- High expectations of pupil development and rigorous curriculum planning.
- Robust support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong focus on mental health and well-being with dedicated pastoral support.
- Active involvement of pupils in leadership roles and community initiatives.
- Comprehensive careers programme that prepares pupils for future pathways.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 75.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 97.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 98.9% |
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:
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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 | 43.03 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 43.05 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B+ | C | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 43.2% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 180 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 107 | 11 |
| From another Local Authority | 389 | 103 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy
Paget Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0DT |
0.15 miles |
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Newbridge Preparatory School
51 Newbridge Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV6 0LH |
0.29 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Coleman Street, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0RH |
0.43 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary Academy
Lower Street, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 9AF |
0.57 miles |
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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery
Hordern Close, Hordern Road, Newbridge, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0HR |
0.59 miles |
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West Park Primary School
Devon Road, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4BE |
0.8 miles |
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Merridale Primary School
Aspen Way, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0UP |
0.82 miles |
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Broadmeadow Special School
Lansdowne Road, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 4AL |
0.85 miles |
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Westacre Infant School
Finchfield Hill, Finchfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9EP |
0.91 miles |
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Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School
Woodcote Road, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8LG |
0.93 miles |
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Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Great Brickkiln Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0PR |
0.95 miles |
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Uplands Junior School
Finchfield Road West, Finchfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 8BA |
0.95 miles |
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Dunstall Hill Primary School
Dunstall Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0NH |
1 miles |
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Bantock Primary School
Aston Street, Penn Fields, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0HY |
1.09 miles |
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Claregate Primary School
Chester Avenue, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 9JU |
1.13 miles |
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Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School
Shaw Lane, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8EL |
1.16 miles |
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Woodthorne Primary School
Woodthorne Road South, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8XL |
1.36 miles |
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St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
Telford Gardens, Merry Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 7LE |
1.38 miles |
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Graiseley Primary School
Pool Street, Graiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV2 4NE |
1.39 miles |
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Castlecroft Primary School
Windmill Crescent, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 8HS |
1.4 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DU |
0.26 miles |
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St Peter's Collegiate Academy
Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DU |
0.41 miles |
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Wolverhampton Grammar School
Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB |
0.46 miles |
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Pine Green Academy
Valley Park Campus, Cromer Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0UB |
0.57 miles |
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Aurora Cedars School
39 Compton Road West, Compton, 39 Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DW |
0.59 miles |
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Tettenhall College Incorporated
Wood Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX |
0.61 miles |
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Park Lodge School
Park Lodge, 26 Park Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 4AH |
0.86 miles |
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Progress Schools - Wolverhampton
The Way Youth Zone, School Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0NR |
1.2 miles |
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Tettenhall Wood School
Regis Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8XF |
1.21 miles |
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St Regis Church of England Academy
Regis Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8XG |
1.27 miles |
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Smestow Academy
Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU |
1.39 miles |
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Penn Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0EG |
1.5 miles |
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Thomas Telford University Technical College
Springfield Campus, Cambridge Street, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 0JR |
1.51 miles |
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Aldersley High School
Barnhurst Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1RT |
1.88 miles |
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Penn Fields School
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4NT |
1.95 miles |
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Highfields School
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4NT |
1.97 miles |
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Wightwick Hall School
Tinacre Hill, Compton, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8DA |
1.98 miles |
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Colton Hills Community School
Jeremy Road, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 5DG |
2.22 miles |
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Ormiston NEW Academy
Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 6SE |
2.33 miles |
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Penn Hall School
Vicarage Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 5HP |
2.38 miles |