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Coppice Performing Arts School

Wolverhampton, WV11 2QESecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2022
Progress 8
-0.62
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
221 1st-choice / 174 places
Ranking
#2,756
of 3,141 nationally

About Coppice Performing Arts School

Coppice Performing Arts School is a popular choice among Wolverhampton families, with 508 applications for 174 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.92. Of those applicants, 221 put it as their first preference, and 154 first-preference offers were made. The school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage in the data, but the high demand suggests a strong local reputation. It is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11 to 18, with a capacity of 1,009 and currently 1,002 on roll. A significant 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the school's role in a diverse community. The headteacher is Georgetta Holloway.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEcclestone Road, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV11 2QE
HeadteacherGeorgetta Holloway
Local AuthorityWolverhampton
Number of Pupils1,002
Free School Meals (FSM)40.0%
School Capacity1,002 / 1,009 (99% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Oct 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 1 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
ICT SuiteTheatreTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreSwimming PoolMusic RoomsAstro TurfGymnasiumSports HallScience LabsDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

GymnasticsDanceCricketRowingBadmintonRoundersFootballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubFilm ClubModel United NationsOrchestraDebateNewspaperDuke of EdinburghChessYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:00

After-school care

15:00-16:00

Source: coppiceschool.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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