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Highfields School
Goodgraded 19/10/2021Ages 11–181,781 pupils
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 & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 19/10/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 851.7
England avg 45.1 · was 50.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths59%
England avg 45% · was 56% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths80%
England avg 65% · was 77% in 2023/24
EBacc entry7%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.09
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 31.8
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 32.6
AAB or better17%
Retention97%
Value added-0.27
Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.2
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake33.3%
Free school meals33.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language15.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled99%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.5%
Attendance92.5%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher18.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence20.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Wolverhampton
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