The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 75.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
75.4
31.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
97%
55.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
76%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 145 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 77 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,213
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.6%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- WOLVERHAMPTON GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs T Young (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tettenhall Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Jude's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · Very close
St Peter's Collegiate Academy
Secondary · 660m away
Wolverhampton Grammar School
Independent · 738m away
Aurora Cedars School
Independent · 955m away
West Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Merridale Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Broadmeadow Special School
Academy · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wolverhampton Girls' High School a selective school?
Yes. Wolverhampton Girls' High School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Wolverhampton Girls' High School's Ofsted rating?
Wolverhampton Girls' High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wolverhampton Girls' High School?
Wolverhampton Girls' High School currently has 1,213 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wolverhampton Girls' High School take?
Wolverhampton Girls' High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wolverhampton Girls' High School?
Wolverhampton Girls' High School is in Wolverhampton, WV6 0BY, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wolverhampton Girls' High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wolverhampton Girls' High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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