Colton Hills Community School
Wolverhampton, WV4 5DG · Wolverhampton · secondary school
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13th of 20 secondary schools in Wolverhampton we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.7/10 against 219 of them, against 3.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 39.9 · 37 | 30% | 1.12 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.18 · 36 | 25% | 0.91 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.5 · 22 | 10% | 0.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Colton Hills Community School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 24.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.18 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils visit Gelliwig Residential Centre.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,163 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,144. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students who are below the expected progress score? How does the school manage class sizes given the current over-capacity status?
What Ofsted said about Colton Hills Community School
Overview
Colton Hills Community School continues to be a good school, offering an "inclusive, welcoming and aspirational environment" where pupils enjoy attending. The report highlights strong relationships between staff and pupils, alongside a curriculum that is "designed carefully" to provide a rich cultural experience and prepare students for future opportunities.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an "ambitious curriculum" that often exceeds national requirements, with clear links between subjects and a focus on vocabulary and disciplinary reading.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge, maintain "high expectations," and effectively check pupil understanding to anticipate and address misconceptions.
- The school delivers a "very effective PSHE curriculum" and a "successful careers education programme," providing meaningful work experience and unbiased information about next steps.
- Staff share a "strong focus on removing any barriers" for pupils, supported by enrichment activities such as trips, clubs, and Wednesday afternoon sessions.
- Governors provide effective challenge and support, ensuring resources are managed well while sharing the school’s ambition to improve life chances.
Areas to improve
- Plans for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) lack sufficient detail and personalisation, preventing them from accessing the curriculum successfully.
- A small number of pupils in the early stages of reading are not receiving timely support because their specific needs are not well understood, hindering their progress in phonics and fluency.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.6 |
| 2024/25 | 39.2 |
| 2025/26 | 40.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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