The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 27.4 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
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
27.4
16.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
18% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 785
- Capacity
- 98%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Head
- Mr Nic Anderson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Compton Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9RB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Jude's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 507m away
St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 507m away
Merridale Primary School
Primary · 601m away
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Primary · 807m away
Park Lodge School
Independent · 948m away
St Peter's Collegiate Academy
Secondary · 972m away
Bantock Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Aurora Cedars School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wolverhampton Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. Wolverhampton Grammar 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.
How many pupils attend Wolverhampton Grammar School?
Wolverhampton Grammar School currently has 785 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wolverhampton Grammar School take?
Wolverhampton Grammar School caters for pupils aged 4 to 18.
Where is Wolverhampton Grammar School?
Wolverhampton Grammar School is in Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wolverhampton Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wolverhampton Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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