Moseley Park
92%
Capacity
1,075
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Moseley Park
Moseley Park is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school in Wolverhampton that is currently running close to capacity, with 1,075 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 1,170. The school serves a community with a notably high level of disadvantage: 49.8 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and reflects the local context of the Wolverhampton area. Demand for places is strong — for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 494 applications for 197 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.51. Of those, 192 were first-preference applications, and 159 first-preference offers were made. This level of competition suggests that Moseley Park is a popular choice among local families, and its status as one of only two secondary schools in the local authority rated Outstanding by Ofsted further explains why it is so heavily oversubscribed.
Academically, Moseley Park performs well above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.28 is significantly higher than the Wolverhampton average of -0.06, placing the school 6th out of 21 secondary schools in the local authority and in the top 28 per cent nationally. The Attainment 8 score stands at 46, and 55 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The school’s EBacc average point score is 3.22, though only 4.4 per cent of pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects. In its most recent graded inspection in 2017, Ofsted rated the school Outstanding overall, with Outstanding for leadership and management and for sixth-form provision. The most recent ungraded inspection in January 2024 confirmed that the school remains Outstanding, though the report noted some concerns. At A-level, the school’s value-added score is -0.77, which is well below average, and the average points per entry is 26.26, equivalent to a C- grade.
The school offers a broad range of facilities, including a swimming pool, astro turf, playing fields, art studios, and a dedicated sixth-form centre. Sports provision is extensive, with options such as rowing, gymnastics, and athletics alongside more traditional team sports. There is a wide selection of clubs, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, coding, Model UN, and Young Enterprise. Moseley Park also provides support for a variety of special educational needs, including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. With an official sixth form, the school caters for pupils from age 11 to 19. Given its strong Progress 8 outcomes and high demand for places, this school is likely to suit families who prioritise academic progress at secondary level and want a large, well-resourced state school with a strong local reputation.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Holland Road, Bilston, Wolverhampton, WV14 6LU |
| Headteacher | Georgetta Holloway |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Number of Pupils | 1,075 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.8% |
| School Capacity | 1,075 / 1,170 (92% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Jan 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (31 Jan 2024): School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Oct 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.28)
872nd of 3,141
Nationally
85th of 371
In West Midlands
6th of 21
In Wolverhampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make 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
33.5
'22/23
25.5
'23/24
26.3
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
2022/2352%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 176 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)52%
- FE college34%
- Not sustained9%
- Apprenticeship2%
- Employment2%
90% 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
2022/2381%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 54 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
15%
Russell Group
12%
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)81%
- Employment11%
- Not sustained6%
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- Computer Studies / Computing26
- Sociology16
- Mathematics11
- Psychology11
- English Language and Literature10
- History10
- Art and Design (Graphics)9
- Biology9
- Chemistry9
- Physics7
- Business Studies:Single6
- Art and Design (Photography)3
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.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
21Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed197
494
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
192 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: moseleypark.org. 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
- White British43.4%
- Asian29.2%
- Mixed14.0%
- White (other)2.6%
- Black1.4%
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
10
Oversubscribed
7
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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Contact Information
Holland Road, Bilston
Wolverhampton, WV14 6LU
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