The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.5
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
80%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.22
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 202 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 127 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,293
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 46.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- AMETHYST ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stephen Blower (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Barnhurst Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1RT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPalmers Cross Primary School
Primary · 481m away
Dovecotes Primary School
Primary · 484m away
Birches First School
Primary · 1.1km away
Claregate Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
School of Coding AEP Limited
Independent · 1.3km away
Rakegate Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Pendeford Business and Enterprise College
Secondary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Aldersley High School a selective school?
No. Aldersley High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Aldersley High School's Ofsted rating?
Aldersley High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aldersley High School?
Aldersley High School currently has 1,293 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aldersley High School take?
Aldersley High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Aldersley High School?
Aldersley High School is in Wolverhampton, WV8 1RT, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aldersley High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Aldersley High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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