The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.2
4.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
25%
17.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.73
Band 5Source: 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
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 161 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,131
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 55.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Head
- Ms Julie Hunter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Jeremy Road, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 5DG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGoldthorn Park Primary School
Primary · 880m away
Woodfield Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
All-through · 1.2km away
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Parkfield High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
The Kairos Academy (KS4)
Academy · 1.3km away
The Vireo Academy
Academy · 1.3km away
The Kairos Academy (KS3)
Academy · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Colton Hills Community School a selective school?
No. Colton Hills Community School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Colton Hills Community School's Ofsted rating?
Colton Hills Community School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Colton Hills Community School?
Colton Hills Community School currently has 1,131 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colton Hills Community School take?
Colton Hills Community School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Colton Hills Community School?
Colton Hills Community School is in Wolverhampton, WV4 5DG, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colton Hills Community School have a sixth form?
Yes, Colton Hills Community School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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