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Wolverley CofE Secondary School

Wyre Forest, DY11 5XQSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2026
Progress 8
-0.41
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.3×
Oversubscribed
215 1st-choice / 172 places
Ranking
#2,479
of 3,141 nationally

About Wolverley CofE Secondary School

Wolverley CofE Secondary School’s headline Progress 8 score of -0. 41 sits well below the Worcestershire local authority average of -0. 21 for state secondary schools, placing it in the bottom half of schools nationally. This means that, on average, pupils here achieve nearly half a grade less per subject across their eight best GCSEs than students with similar starting points nationally. The school ranks 25th out of 47 similar schools in the county, and fourth out of six in the Wyre Forest area. While the LA average itself is already negative, Wolverley’s figure is notably weaker, suggesting that boosting academic momentum is a key challenge. However, the school’s Ofsted rating of Good, awarded in 2021, tells a more nuanced story. Inspectors found the quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all to be Good, with sixth-form provision also rated Good. This contrast between a solid inspection outcome and below-average exam metrics is worth exploring further.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBlakeshall Lane, Kidderminster, Wyre Forest, DY11 5XQ
HeadteacherMark Turner
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils960
Free School Meals (FSM)27.1%
School Capacity960 / 1,008 (95% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: wolverley.worcs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wolverley CofE Secondary School

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