Wombourne High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ounsdale Road Wombourne Wolverhampton West Midlands WV5 8BJ |
| Phone | 01902504930 |
| Reference Number | 141343 |
Wombourne High School has demonstrated significant improvement since its last inspection, now rated Good overall. The school provides a calm and supportive environment where most pupils thrive, and parents commend the high-quality support offered during the COVID-19 pandemic. The leadership has ambitious goals for all students, ensuring a broad curriculum that prepares them well for their future. Although most pupils feel that they are making good progress, the school has identified challenges related to literacy levels that hinder some pupils' access to the curriculum fully, alongside a few issues with the effectiveness of the newly implemented behaviour policy.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1002 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.5%
Girls: 48.5% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 98 | 101 | 199 |
| 8 | 99 | 105 | 204 |
| 9 | 121 | 78 | 199 |
| 10 | 72 | 84 | 156 |
| 11 | 82 | 74 | 156 |
| 12 | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| 13 | 36 | 32 | 68 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| African | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Positive and calm learning environment
- Effective response to support during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Broad and balanced curriculum with a high percentage completing the English Baccalaureate
- Strong personal development program across all year groups
- Well-planned sixth form provision with high university progression rates
- Positive relationships between staff and students
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils' low literacy levels hinder curriculum access
- New behaviour strategy has not benefitted all students and led to increased suspensions
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.9% |
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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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 | 32.08 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.85 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 5.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 82 | 19 |
| Third Preference | 45 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 168 | 43 |
Previous Years
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| > Sixth Form College | |
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| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Westfield Primary School
Ounsdale Road, Wombourne, Westfield Primary School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 8BH |
0.14 miles |
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Lindale Drive, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 8DZ |
0.16 miles |
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Cherry Trees School
Giggetty Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 0AX |
0.34 miles |
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St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School
School Road, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV5 9DZ |
0.58 miles |
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Blakeley Heath Primary School
Sytch Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 0JR |
0.62 miles |
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All Saints' CofE Primary School
School Road, Trysull, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 7HR |
1.16 miles |
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St John's CofE (C) Primary School
Wombourne Road, Swindon, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 4NB |
1.4 miles |
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Maidensbridge Primary School
Beachcroft Road, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 0HX |
1.9 miles |
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St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Sedgley Road, Penn, St Bartholomew's Ce Primary School, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 5LG |
2.11 miles |
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Springdale Primary School
Warstones Drive, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4NJ |
2.22 miles |
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Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School
New Street, Wall Heath, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9AH |
2.3 miles |
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Straits Primary School
Longfellow Road, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 3EE |
2.44 miles |
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Dawley Brook Primary School
Dubarry Avenue, Valley Fields, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9BP |
2.59 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Queen Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7AQ |
2.68 miles |
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Warstones Primary School
Warstones Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4LU |
2.69 miles |
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Blanford Mere Primary School
Mimosa Walk, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7EA |
2.71 miles |
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Alder Coppice Primary School
Northway, Sedgley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 3PS |
2.76 miles |
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Bhylls Acre Primary School
Bhylls Lane, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 8DZ |
2.81 miles |
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St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
Telford Gardens, Merry Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 7LE |
2.81 miles |
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Cotwall End Primary School
Cotwall End Road, Sedgley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 3YG |
2.97 miles |
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Penn Hall School
Vicarage Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 5HP |
2.07 miles |
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Highfields School
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4NT |
2.23 miles |
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Penn Fields School
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4NT |
2.24 miles |
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Kingswinford Academy
Water Street, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 7AD |
2.78 miles |
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Summerhill School
Lodge Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 9XE |
2.87 miles |
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Ellowes Hall Sports College
Stickley Lane, Lower Gornal, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 2JH |
2.89 miles |
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Colton Hills Community School
Jeremy Road, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 5DG |
3.08 miles |
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Smestow Academy
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3.18 miles |
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The Dormston School
Mill Bank, Sedgley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1SN |
3.3 miles |
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Wightwick Hall School
Tinacre Hill, Compton, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8DA |
3.37 miles |
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Penn Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0EG |
3.52 miles |
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The Brier School
Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, West Midlands, DY6 8QN |
3.63 miles |
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The Crestwood School
Bromley Lane, Kingswinford, Dudley, West Midlands, DY6 8QG |
3.64 miles |
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Beacon Hill Academy
High Arcal Drive, Sedgley, Dudley, West Midlands, DY3 1BP |
3.65 miles |
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Aurora Cedars School
39 Compton Road West, Compton, 39 Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DW |
3.7 miles |
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Pens Meadow School
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3.76 miles |
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The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton
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3.8 miles |
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St Peter's Collegiate Academy
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3.82 miles |
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Wolverhampton Grammar School
Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB |
3.99 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DU |
4.05 miles |