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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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