The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.4
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-1.17
Band 5Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 142 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 960
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 27.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Head
- Mr Mark Turner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Location
Blakeshall Lane, Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5XQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWolverley Sebright Primary Academy
Primary · 708m away
Heathfield Knoll School
Independent · 1.4km away
St Oswald's CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
St Catherine's CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Mary's CofE (VA) Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Franche Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
The Alexander Patterson School
Special school · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wolverley CofE Secondary School a selective school?
No. Wolverley CofE Secondary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wolverley CofE Secondary School's Ofsted rating?
Wolverley CofE Secondary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wolverley CofE Secondary School?
Wolverley CofE Secondary School currently has 960 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wolverley CofE Secondary School take?
Wolverley CofE Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wolverley CofE Secondary School?
Wolverley CofE Secondary School is in Kidderminster, DY11 5XQ, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wolverley CofE Secondary School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wolverley CofE Secondary School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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