Heath Park
98%
Capacity
1,187
Pupils
3.3x
Demand
About Heath Park
Heath Park sits at the very top of the secondary school rankings in Wolverhampton, placing first out of 21 schools in the local authority on Progress 8. That puts it ahead of well-known local peers including The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Girls' High School, and The Royal School, Wolverhampton. Nationally, it ranks in the top 7 per cent of all secondary schools, and in the West Midlands region it sits 16th out of 371. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary with a sixth form, led by headteacher Georgetta Holloway. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 judged the school Good overall, but awarded Outstanding ratings for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. That’s a notable shift from its previous inspection in 2014, when it was rated Outstanding across the board. The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 646 applications for 198 places, with 253 first-preference applications resulting in 176 offers.
Academically, Heath Park delivers results that stand out against the local backdrop. Its Progress 8 score of 0.79 is classified as well above average, and compares very favourably with the Wolverhampton LA average of -0.06. Attainment 8 sits at 54, and 72.1 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc average point score is 4.14, though only 7.6 per cent of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects. At A-level, the picture is more mixed: the school’s value-added score of -0.28 is below average, with a progress banding of below average. The average points per entry is 34.78, equivalent to a C+ grade, and the best three A-levels average out at a B-. The sixth form itself was rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and 23.1 per cent of entries achieved grades of AAB or higher. Parent views are overwhelmingly positive: 90 per cent of respondents would recommend the school, and 85 per cent strongly agreed or agreed that the school has high expectations for their child.
The school is well equipped, with facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, music rooms, art studios, a sixth form centre, and extensive outdoor provision such as astro turf, tennis courts, and playing fields. Sports on offer include basketball, netball, hockey, and gymnastics, while clubs range from Model UN and Debate to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Young Enterprise. The school supports a wide range of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. With 47.4 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, Heath Park serves a diverse and disadvantaged intake, yet its outcomes suggest strong academic value added. It’s a good fit for families who want a large, popular, high-performing comprehensive with a strong sixth form, particularly those who prioritise behaviour, personal development, and a broad extracurricular offer. Oversubscription means early application is essential.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Prestwood Road, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV11 1RD |
| Headteacher | Georgetta Holloway |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Number of Pupils | 1,187 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.4% |
| School Capacity | 1,187 / 1,214 (98% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.79)
195th of 3,141
Nationally
16th of 371
In West Midlands
1st of 21
In Wolverhampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
31.6
'22/23
23.7
'23/24
34.8
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2351%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 201 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)51%
- FE college35%
- Not sustained7%
- Employment3%
- Sixth form college1%
- Apprenticeship1%
92% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2371%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 100 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
8%
Russell Group
10%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)71%
- Employment14%
- Not sustained7%
- Further education3%
- Apprenticeship1%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Biology20
- Art and Design (Graphics)19
- Art and Design (Photography)12
- Chemistry11
- Mathematics8
- Art and Design (Fine Art)7
- History6
- Psychology6
- English Literature5
- Geography5
- Physics5
- Business Studies:Single4
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
21 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
14Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed198
646
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
253 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:50 – 15:00
Source: heathpark.net. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- Asian27.9%
- White British26.5%
- Mixed12.9%
- White (other)7.6%
- Black2.0%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Contact Information
Prestwood Road, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, WV11 1RD
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