The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.9
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: 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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 159 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 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
- 1,020
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 45.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Joe Phillips (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Location
Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3ES
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Wednesfield Academy a selective school?
No. Wednesfield Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wednesfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wednesfield Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wednesfield Academy?
Wednesfield Academy currently has 1,020 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wednesfield Academy take?
Wednesfield Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wednesfield Academy?
Wednesfield Academy is in Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wednesfield Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Wednesfield Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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