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Highfields School

State school · Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,781 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,781 ·
Local authority
Wolverhampton City Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Graham Tate

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Springdale Primary School 19 %
Warstones Primary School 15 %
OtherUnkn 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Uplands Junior School 12 %
Woodfield Primary School 11 %
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School 9 %
Bhylls Acre Primary School 7 %
Castlecroft Primary School 5 %
St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery 5 %
Merridale Primary School 2 %
Bantock Primary School 1 %
Woodthorne Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
79%
LA avg.
72%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
56%
LA avg.
39.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
34.73
LA avg.
30.40
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
108
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16.4 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,781
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Boundary Way
Penn
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV4 4NT
Get directions

Telephone: 01902 556530

Email: enquiries@hswv.co.uk

Website: http://www.hswv.co.uk

Local authority: Wolverhampton City Council

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School data & information Highfields School Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4NT
1,781 Pupil numbers
31.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
13 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
108 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
56%
LA avg.
39.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
50.00
LA avg.
44.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.30 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 262 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 90 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 272 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 117 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 6
Film Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 266 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 272 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 6
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 90 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
15.8%
LA avg.
15.6%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.73
LA avg.
30.40
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 27 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 C
Psychology GCE A level 36 B
Physics GCE A level 16 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 12 B
Mathematics GCE A level 47 B
Law GCE A level 11 A
History GCE A level 19 B
Geography GCE A level 6 B
English Literature GCE A level 14 B
Economics GCE A level 17 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 15 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 19 A
Chemistry GCE A level 32 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 32 B
Biology GCE A level 32 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 6 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Highfields School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
16.4 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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