The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.7
7.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
7%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.27
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 256 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 155 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,781
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 31.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- LYKOS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Cope (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPenn Fields School
Special school · Very close
Springdale Infant School
Primary · 620m away
Springdale Primary School
Primary · 620m away
Warstones Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bhylls Acre Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Penn Hall School
Academy · 1.5km away
Castlecroft Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Uplands Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Highfields School a selective school?
No. Highfields School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Highfields School's Ofsted rating?
Highfields School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Highfields School?
Highfields School currently has 1,781 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Highfields School take?
Highfields School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Highfields School?
Highfields School is in Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Highfields School have a sixth form?
Yes, Highfields School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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