Coppice Performing Arts School
Wolverhampton, WV11 2QE · Wolverhampton · secondary school
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14th 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 — 5.6/10 against 471 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 | 43.9 · 47 | 30% | 1.41 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.62 · 11 | 25% | 0.27 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.7 · 54 | 10% | 0.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Coppice Performing Arts School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following a December 2022 inspection. In 2024/25, 33.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.62 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Art club, Coppice Dance Team, Homework Club, Spanish club LGS, and School Council. Sports include Football, Astro, Basketball, and JWS. Arts and music provision features a Whole School Musical and a Podcasting workshop. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 989 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,009. 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 Progress 8 score and the national benchmark? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores? How does the school manage class sizes with 20 places currently
What Ofsted said about Coppice Performing Arts School
Overview
Coppice Performing Arts School is described as a "welcoming and thriving school" with a "warm, friendly and respectful school culture." Leaders provide "exceptional leadership," having successfully strengthened the curriculum and sixth form to create a "vibrant and forward-looking school community."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exceptionally well" behaviour, are "polite and courteous," and maintain "extremely positive relationships" with staff.
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well-thought-out," ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, can achieve through effective adaptation and support.
- Teachers possess "excellent subject knowledge," explain concepts clearly, and use assessment to address misconceptions and promote "valuable discussions."
- The personal, social and health education programme is "comprehensive, coherent and responsive," helping to raise aspirations and build cultural capital.
- Sixth-form provision is strong, with most students progressing to university and the school celebrating its "first Oxbridge success."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should embed high-quality teaching practices in science to ensure the delivery of the planned curriculum is "consistently as effective as other curriculum areas."
- Leaders need to ensure the teaching of phonics is "embedded further" to support pupils at early stages of reading to accelerate their progress and achieve fluency.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding," regular staff training, and timely referrals to external support where needed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.7 |
| 2024/25 | 43.8 |
| 2025/26 | 46.7 |
| 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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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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