Penn Fields School
URN: 104412 • Wolverhampton WV4 4NT
Overview
- Name
- Penn Fields School
- URN
- 104412
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 49.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicola Payne (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01902558640
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Boundary Way, Wolverhampton WV4 4NT
Summary
Penn Fields School is a community special school located in Wolverhampton, catering to students aged 5 to 19 with moderate, severe, or complex educational needs. With a current enrolment of 187 pupils and a capacity of 190, the school prioritises a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student feels safe, accepted, and empowered. The ethos of the school is built on core values of trust, cooperation, acceptance, and connection, fostering strong relationships among students, staff, and families.
The curriculum at Penn Fields is designed to support holistic development, preparing students for adulthood while addressing their individual learning needs. Staff members are dedicated to creating a positive learning atmosphere, setting challenging academic and personal targets tailored to each pupil's Statement of Special Educational Need. The school encourages collaboration with families to ensure comprehensive support for every student.
Penn Fields School is committed to celebrating diversity and promoting a sense of community. With a focus on positive recognition and emotional safety, the school aims to help students thrive and become contributing members of society, while maintaining high expectations for achievement and personal growth.
The curriculum at Penn Fields is designed to support holistic development, preparing students for adulthood while addressing their individual learning needs. Staff members are dedicated to creating a positive learning atmosphere, setting challenging academic and personal targets tailored to each pupil's Statement of Special Educational Need. The school encourages collaboration with families to ensure comprehensive support for every student.
Penn Fields School is committed to celebrating diversity and promoting a sense of community. With a focus on positive recognition and emotional safety, the school aims to help students thrive and become contributing members of society, while maintaining high expectations for achievement and personal growth.
Useful links
- OUR GOVERNORS (governance)
- SPECIAL NEEDS REPORT (sen)
- SCHOOL CALENDAR (calendar)
- TERM & HOLIDAY DATES (download)
- RSHE POLICY (download)
- READING POLICY (download)
- MARKING CODE (download)
- TEACHING & LEARNING POLICY (download)
- REMOTE LEARNING POLICY (download)
- EXAM RESULTS & DESTINATIONS (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Cherry Trees School (72.7)
- Broadmeadow Special School (70.2)
- Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre (63.3)
- Penn Hall School (63.0)
- Wightwick Hall School (60.4)
Key details
- LA
- Wolverhampton
- Age range
- 5 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 190
- Pupils
- 187
- Boys
- 124
- Girls
- 63
- FSM %
- 61.90
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 187 | 124 | 63 | 190 | 61.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 184 | 129 | 55 | 190 | 53.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 189 | 135 | 54 | 190 | 50.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 189 | 135 | 54 | 190 | 50.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 190 | 134 | 56 | 195 | 48.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 172 | 121 | 51 | 160 | 46.00 |
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