Wolgarston High School
Stafford, ST19 5RX · Staffordshire · secondary school
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13th of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 70 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 818 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 6.9/10 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 | 20 | 35% | 0.69 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 50.7 · 64 | 30% | 1.92 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.38 · 78 | 25% | 1.95 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.2 · 61 | 10% | 0.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wolgarston High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.38 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.6 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Eco-committee and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 847 pupils against a stated capacity of 860. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the Eco-committee involve students in decision-making?
What Ofsted said about Wolgarston High School
Overview
Wolgarston High School delivers a high-quality education with "strong" attendance and behaviour, supported by "intelligent leadership" and high expectations. While the post-16 provision is rated "strong" and pupils feel safe, recent attainment in key stage 4 has slipped from previous "excellent" levels, with some subjects showing "weak" results due to staffing turbulence.
Strengths
- Attendance is "above the national average" and behaviour is "very well" managed, with bullying described as "infrequent".
- The post-16 provision is "high-performing", with students achieving "very well" in examinations and securing "lots of choices" for their next steps.
- Leaders have established an "open culture" for safeguarding where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed".
- Staff feel "proud to work at the school" and value the professional development provided.
- Pupils benefit from a personal development curriculum that helps them "deepen their knowledge" and feel "confident to seek wellbeing support".
Areas to improve
- Sharpen teachers’ practice to ensure "vulnerable pupils’ progress continues to improve".
- Develop interventions that "more precisely support pupils to develop reading fluency and accuracy".
- Continue to monitor and limit the impact of change on "staff workload and wellbeing".
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders fulfilling their responsibilities to ensure pupils are "made safer and feel safe".
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.2 |
| 2024/25 | 47.6 |
| 2025/26 | 48.2 |
| 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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