Wombourne High School
Wolverhampton, WV5 8BJ · Staffordshire · secondary school
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18th 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 866 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.8 · 44 | 31% | 1.35 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.08 · 44 | 26% | 1.12 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.1 · 34 | 10% | 0.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wombourne High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.1, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Sports Leaders club or the Big Strings Project. Sports include football, cricket, netball, rounders, swimming, cross country, dance, and athletics. Arts and music features the Invictus Choir, Invictus Dance Company, and Rock Bands. Trips include PGL, European cultural visits, battlefield tours, theatre visits, university visits, and geography fieldwork.
Getting in
The published school roll is 995 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,106. 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.
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How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for
What Ofsted said about Wombourne High School
Overview
Wombourne High School is described as a "calm and orderly school, where pupils can flourish," with positive behaviour and strong relationships between staff and pupils. Leaders have driven significant improvements since the previous inspection, establishing a "broad, balanced curriculum" that supports academic rigour and prepares students well for their next steps.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "broad, balanced curriculum" with "academic rigour" at its heart, including a high proportion completing the English Baccalaureate.
- Teachers deliver the curriculum well, using structured routines like "do now tasks" and "GRIT" time to help pupils recall prior learning and work independently.
- Personal development is "thoughtfully planned," with specialist staff delivering PSHE lessons covering safety, relationships, and current affairs.
- Sixth-form provision offers a "wide range" of qualifications and enrichment activities, with strong progression to university and apprenticeships.
- Staff feel "proud to work in the school" and appreciate that leaders "trust them and take their workload into account."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure literacy schemes are "implemented fully in all subjects" to help pupils become "enthusiastic and habitual readers."
- The behaviour strategy requires monitoring and adjustment to support a small number of pupils, particularly those with SEND, who have experienced increased suspensions.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff are trained to recognise risks and concerns are followed up promptly.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.0 |
| 2024/25 | 42.1 |
| 2025/26 | 43.1 |
| 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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