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Wolverhampton Girls' High School

Wolverhampton, WV6 0BYSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
Progress 8
+0.54
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.8×
Oversubscribed
320 1st-choice / 180 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#451 of 3,141 nationally

About Wolverhampton Girls' High School

Wolverhampton Girls' High School is a state secondary for girls aged 11 to 18 that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its strong local reputation. The school currently has 1,213 pupils on roll against a capacity of 950, meaning it is operating well above its official number. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 722 applications for 180 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.01, with 320 of those applicants listing it as their first preference. Only 150 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 14.6%, which is notably lower than the national average for secondary schools, suggesting the school draws from a relatively less disadvantaged catchment. The school is one of only two in Wolverhampton’s 21 state secondaries to hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating, and it ranks third in the local authority for Progress 8.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterNone
AddressTettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV6 0BY
HeadteacherT Young
Local AuthorityWolverhampton
Number of Pupils1,213
Free School Meals (FSM)14.6%
School Capacity1,213 / 950 (128% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Swimming PoolSports HallAstro TurfMusic RoomsGymnasiumICT SuiteSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

FootballRowingMartial ArtsCricketBadmintonSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

ChoirArt ClubYoung EnterpriseDebateDramaDuke of Edinburgh

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Wolverhampton Girls' High School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.