The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, WV4 6JP · Wolverhampton · secondary school
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5th 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 — 8.6/10 against 492 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 48.4 · 59 | 30% | 1.77 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.56 · 86 | 25% | 2.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.8 · 59 | 10% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in July 2023. In 2024/25, 51.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.56 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Science, STEM, Debating, Computing, Product Design / Art, Humanities, and Business Enterprise clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 763 pupils against a stated capacity of 840. 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 maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton
Overview
The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton continues to be a good school, underpinned by a distinctive Sikh ethos that fosters a "calm, inclusive atmosphere." Pupils feel valued and safe, benefiting from high expectations and a curriculum carefully developed to meet diverse needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Leaders share a "distinctive vision" focused on Sikh values, ensuring all pupils feel included and respected.
- Teachers present information clearly, breaking learning into smaller sections to help pupils understand and remember their work.
- Pupils with SEND are identified early and supported with "well-targeted approaches," such as time to think before responding.
- Sixth-form pupils act as "excellent role models," contributing to a growing enrichment programme and supporting younger students.
- Careers support is "appropriately resourced," ensuring pupils are well informed about their next steps.
Areas to improve
- Senior leaders should develop assessment practices so teachers "systematically check for pupils’ understanding," as inconsistencies mean pupils do not always know how to improve.
- Leaders must ensure weaker readers are supported to become fluent, as recent intervention programmes have not yet helped early-stage readers catch up with peers.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with secure procedures and a strong culture that ensures leaders are "tenacious in finding the appropriate support or help for a pupil."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.0 |
| 2024/25 | 49.4 |
| 2025/26 | 47.8 |
| 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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