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Aldersley High School

Wolverhampton, WV8 1RTSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
Progress 8
-0.13
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
132 1st-choice / 200 places
Ranking
#1,835
of 3,141 nationally

About Aldersley High School

Aldersley High School is a large, mixed secondary in Wolverhampton that currently educates 1,293 pupils against a capacity of 1,367, so it is running very close to full. The school serves a community with significant economic disadvantage: 46.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. Demand for places is strong. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 330 applications for 200 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.65, and 132 first-preference offers were made. That level of competition suggests local families see it as a solid option, even if it is not the most selective in the area. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Stephen Blower. It has a sixth form, so pupils can stay on post-16, and it offers a wide range of SEND provisions, including resourced provision for autistic spectrum disorder and support for speech, language and communication needs.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressBarnhurst Lane, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RT
HeadteacherStephen Blower
Local AuthorityWolverhampton
Number of Pupils1,293
Free School Meals (FSM)46.2%
School Capacity1,293 / 1,367 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Jun 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Nov 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Dining HallAstro TurfGymnasiumSwimming PoolICT SuiteScience LabsSixth Form CentreTennis CourtsTheatreArt StudiosPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

CricketNetballBasketballMartial ArtsDanceAthleticsGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaGardeningModel United NationsBook ClubDuke of EdinburghDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:20

After-school care

15:20-16:00

Source: aldersley.aatrust.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Aldersley High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.