The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.1
1.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 182 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 74 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
- 1,002
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 16.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- INVICTUS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nick Bradnick-Thompson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Ounsdale Road, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 8BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Cherry Trees School
Special school · 553m away
St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School
Primary · 926m away
Blakeley Heath Primary School
Primary · 999m away
All Saints CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
All Saints' CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St John's CofE (C) Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Penn Hall School
Academy · 3.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wombourne High School a selective school?
No. Wombourne High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wombourne High School's Ofsted rating?
Wombourne High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wombourne High School?
Wombourne High School currently has 1,002 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wombourne High School take?
Wombourne High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wombourne High School?
Wombourne High School is in Wolverhampton, WV5 8BJ, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wombourne High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wombourne High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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