Wolgarston High School

About Wolgarston High School

Wolgarston High School’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.38 places it well above the Staffordshire local authority average of -0.18, a gap of more than half a grade per subject that marks it out as a significantly stronger performer than most secondary schools in the area. This is not a school that merely coasts; its progress measure is positive across every subject bucket, with English leading at 0.60 and the EBacc subjects at 0.24. The school ranks first among the seven secondary schools in South Staffordshire and sits in the top 25% nationally, which is a strong showing for a 13-18 upper school. With 834 pupils against a capacity of 860, it is close to full, and its 13.4% pupil premium rate is modest, suggesting a relatively advantaged intake. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022 judged it Good overall, with leadership and management rated Outstanding — a clear signal that the improvement trajectory from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2012 has been sustained.

At KS4, 71.6% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and the Attainment 8 score sits at 49.2, comfortably above the national average. The EBacc entry rate is 36.5%, with 21.8% achieving the full suite at grade 4 or above. At A-level, the school’s value added score of 0.39 is rated well above average, and the average points per entry of 39.22 equates to a B grade. The best three A-levels average out at B+, and 34.1% of entries achieved AAB or higher. With 70 pupils in the sixth form, it is a sizeable but not enormous cohort, and the progress banding confirms that students here make stronger gains than their peers nationally. The Ofsted breakdown shows a school that has matured: the 2014 graded inspection gave it Good overall, and the 2022 ungraded inspection confirmed it remains Good, with leadership and management now Outstanding.

Facilities include a swimming pool, theatre, chapel, and dedicated sixth form centre, alongside the usual sports hall and playing fields. Sports provision covers cricket, rugby, rowing, and gymnastics, while clubs range from Model UN and Young Enterprise to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and an orchestra. The school’s SEND register is broad, covering dyslexia, autism, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities, which suggests a genuine commitment to inclusion. As a 13-18 upper school, it suits families looking for a later secondary transition, and its strong progress scores make it particularly attractive for academically ambitious students. The school is oversubscribed in practice, given its local ranking, so early application is wise. For parents in South Staffordshire seeking a state school that consistently adds value from Year 9 through to A-levels, Wolgarston is a standout option.

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