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A grammar that never stands still, with ongoing investment in facilities and the ability to flex to the ever-changing social environment. Its pupils leave not just with fistfuls of great grades, but also resilience and confidence, all spurred on by the school’s multiple experiences and positive outlook.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 1,217 ·
- Sixth form numbers
- 320 ·
- Religion
- None
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton City Council
Headteacher
Headteacher
Mrs Trudi Young
Since 2012, Trudi Young, previously deputy head at Sutton Coldfield Grammar for six years and, before that, a stretch of teaching in Lincolnshire. She holds a medieval and modern history degree and PGCE, both from Birmingham. She attended this school
Entrance
Around 1,300 applications for 180 places at year 7. Candidates sit a West Midlands test, covering around 20 grammar schools, designed to challenge them in maths, English, VR and NVR. No catchment area, so entry entirely dependent on those with best
- Admissions policy
- Academically selective state school
- Open days
- April
Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)
Exit
Between 15 and 20 per cent leave after GCSEs – for a whole host of reasons including not meeting the grades, a change of scenery, the lure of co-ed, alternative qualifications or getting fed up with travelling long distances. Nearly all sixth formers
% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)
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
In 2025, 73 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 50 per cent A*/A at A level (78 per cent A*-B).
GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)
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)
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
Academic, but not heavily so. Current head has expanded the curriculum, introducing sociology, business studies, theatre studies and computing into the sixth form, although maths and sciences still steal the show. Most take three out of the 25 A
- Qualifications taken in 2024
- A level
- EPQ
- GCSE
Learning support & SEN
Just five per cent on the SEN register – significantly below the national average, yet school says the number has ‘increased dramatically’ in recent years. Some have SEMH, others ADHD, autism, visual needs, processing issues or a physical disability.
Arts & extracurricular
Head is of the belief that ‘your exam results will open doors, but they are not enough to walk through the door’. Enrichment and extracurricular therefore plentiful, the idea being to produce enquiring minds, get pupils out of their comfort zones and
Sport
This is the school where the Right Honourable Baroness Heyhoe Flint, one of the greatest woman cricketers of all time, learned to play the game. Sport – and, yes, especially cricket – remains extremely popular, with netball also taking priority.
Ethos & heritage
Founded in 1911, the school consists of some early 20th century buildings alongside more modern development. Things have been particularly busy in recent years, largely to cater for growing pupil numbers – with new science labs, IT suites, library,
Pastoral care, inclusivity & discipline
Vertical tutor groups meet daily. These 25-minute lunchtime sessions are considered, alongside the houses, a welcome break from any year group issues (although there was a slight feeling that the middle years perhaps don’t gain as much from it as the
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review No mobile phone school at any time when on the school grounds. Students are permitted to have mobile phones in their bags switched off. If mobile phones are used during the school day they will be confiscated and a conduct mark issued.
Pupils & parents
Wolverhampton is a multicultural city and the school reflects this. Pupils with Indian heritage form the largest group, but the impression walking round is of genuine diversity. Parents – many of whom are professionals, but from increasingly broad
The last word
A grammar that never stands still, with ongoing investment in facilities and the ability to flex to the ever-changing social environment. Its pupils leave not just with fistfuls of great grades, but also resilience and confidence, all spurred on by
Inspection reports
Ofsted reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
You can read full reports on the Ofsted website
| Personal development | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth form provision | Outstanding |
