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Highfields School
Goodgraded 19/10/2021Ages 11–181,781 pupilsDoes not apply
Highfields School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Wolverhampton. The school has around 1,781 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/10/2021, Highfields School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.2 and 56% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Wolverhampton can view Highfields School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/10/2021
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.5%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence20.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher18.0England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals33.3%England avg 28.6%
English not first language15.8%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 851.7
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths59%
Grade 4+ English & maths80%
EBacc entry7%
EBacc average point score4.09
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 31.8
Value added-0.27Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.2
Retention97%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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