Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre

Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre is performing well as a good school, continuing to support its students effectively since its last inspection in 2018. The school is characterized by a compassionate culture where students build strong relationships and feel safe. Leaders are dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for students with special educational needs, developing their independence and personal growth. The curriculum is broad and tailored to help students make successful transitions into further education or employment, focusing on practical skills like catering and social interactions.

Strengths

• Strong focus on students' independence and personal development.
• Clear culture of mutual respect among staff, students, and parents.
• Broad and immersive curriculum designed to prepare students for careers.
• Effective support for students with SEND, enabling tailored qualifications.

Areas for Improvement

• Lack of detail in the curriculum regarding precise knowledge across some subjects.
• Insufficient support for students with reading difficulties.
• Limited scope in careers education and exposure to future opportunities.

In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre had 11.8 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 16.7% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre had 71 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

In 2024–25 Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre received £23,399 and spent £19,477 for each of its 61 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £526,000 (£8,620 per pupil).

Across all 15 schools of Central Learning Partnership Trust, income was £11,097 and spending £11,085 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre is part of Central Learning Partnership Trust, which runs 15 schools. The nearest others:

• Moseley Park Bilston
• Woden Primary School Wolverhampton
• Heath Park Wolverhampton
• Broadmeadow Special School Wolverhampton
• D'Eyncourt Primary School Wolverhampton
• Coppice Performing Arts School Wolverhampton
• Westcroft School Wolverhampton
• Pitcheroak School Redditch
• Kingfisher School Redditch
• Riversides School Worcester

What is Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre is Good, from an inspection in January 2024.

When was Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre last inspected by Ofsted?

Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre was last inspected in January 2024.

How many pupils does Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre have?

Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre has 71 pupils on roll.

What age range does Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre cover?

Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre for pupils aged 16 to 19.

Where is Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre?

Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre is at Millfields Road, Ettingshall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 6JP.