The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.8
0.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.76
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,002
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 40%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- CENTRAL LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Georgetta Holloway
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Ecclestone Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOak Meadow Primary School
Primary · Very close
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 439m away
Ashmore Park Nursery School
Nursery · 466m away
Pool Hayes Primary School
Primary · 828m away
New Invention Infant School
Primary · 903m away
New Invention Learning Academy
Primary · 903m away
Pool Hayes Arts and Community School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Pool Hayes Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Coppice Performing Arts School a selective school?
No. Coppice Performing Arts School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Coppice Performing Arts School's Ofsted rating?
Coppice Performing Arts School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Coppice Performing Arts School?
Coppice Performing Arts School currently has 1,002 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Coppice Performing Arts School take?
Coppice Performing Arts School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Coppice Performing Arts School?
Coppice Performing Arts School is in Wolverhampton, WV11 2QE, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Coppice Performing Arts School have a sixth form?
Yes, Coppice Performing Arts School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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