Wolverhampton Girls' High School
URN: 140798 • Wolverhampton WV6 0BY
Overview
- Name
- Wolverhampton Girls' High School
- URN
- 140798
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- WOLVERHAMPTON GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 78.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- T Young (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01902551515
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton WV6 0BY
Summary
Wolverhampton Girls' High School (WGHS) is an established academy converter with a long history of providing quality education for girls, boasting over 100 years of excellence. The school serves 1,213 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 950, and is known for its strong academic performance, consistently achieving "Outstanding" ratings from Ofsted. WGHS offers a broad and rich curriculum designed to support students in reaching their personal best across all areas of school life.
The school places a strong emphasis on individualised learning, ensuring that each student receives the support needed to thrive academically and personally. With a focus on pastoral care, WGHS prioritises student wellbeing and provides high-quality guidance for those preparing for higher education and future careers. The school has a commendable record of students progressing to prestigious universities and securing high-level apprenticeships.
Beyond academics, WGHS fosters a vibrant community through a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama. The school's house system encourages participation and leadership, helping students develop essential skills for lifelong success. Overall, WGHS is dedicated to nurturing confident, independent young women ready to face future challenges.
The school places a strong emphasis on individualised learning, ensuring that each student receives the support needed to thrive academically and personally. With a focus on pastoral care, WGHS prioritises student wellbeing and provides high-quality guidance for those preparing for higher education and future careers. The school has a commendable record of students progressing to prestigious universities and securing high-level apprenticeships.
Beyond academics, WGHS fosters a vibrant community through a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and drama. The school's house system encourages participation and leadership, helping students develop essential skills for lifelong success. Overall, WGHS is dedicated to nurturing confident, independent young women ready to face future challenges.
Useful links
- School Governors (Trustees) (governance)
- SEN Annual Report (sen)
- Enrichment and Learning Boost (calendar)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
- Ofsted Monitoring Visit 2017 (download)
- Ofsted Full Report 2024 (download)
- Pupil Premium Funding (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Year 12 Admissions (other)
- Year 7 2026 Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wolverhampton Girls' High School (70.2)
- Highfields School (67.1)
- Heath Park (66.9)
- Highfields School (60.2)
- Coppice Performing Arts School (57.9)
Key details
- LA
- Wolverhampton
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WOLVERHAMPTON GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 950
- Pupils
- 1213
- Boys
- 0
- Girls
- 1213
- FSM %
- 14.60
- Open date
- 2014-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1213 | 0 | 1213 | 950 | 14.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1178 | 0 | 1178 | 950 | 12.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1118 | 0 | 1118 | 950 | 9.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1118 | 0 | 1118 | 950 | 9.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1069 | 0 | 1069 | 950 | 8.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1003 | 0 | 1003 | 950 | 6.20 |
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