The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 62% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 5–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 187
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 61.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Head
- Co Headteacher Nicola Payne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHighfields School
Secondary · Very close
Springdale Infant School
Primary · 656m away
Springdale Primary School
Primary · 656m 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
What is Penn Fields School's Ofsted rating?
Penn Fields School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Penn Fields School?
Penn Fields School currently has 187 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Penn Fields School take?
Penn Fields School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
Where is Penn Fields School?
Penn Fields 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 Penn Fields School have a sixth form?
Yes, Penn Fields School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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