Highfields School
URN: 142317 • Wolverhampton WV4 4NT
Overview
- Name
- Highfields School
- URN
- 142317
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LYKOS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Graham Tate (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01902556530
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Boundary Way, Wolverhampton WV4 4NT
Summary
Highfields School is a mixed secondary academy located in Wolverhampton, serving a diverse student body of 1,781 pupils. The school prides itself on being inclusive and supportive, with a strong commitment to nurturing each child's unique talents and interests. The ethos of the school revolves around the belief that every child matters, ensuring that students feel safe, valued, and empowered to achieve their potential.
The curriculum at Highfields is broad and well-structured, designed to provide students with essential knowledge and skills while promoting a love of learning. The school emphasizes high-quality teaching delivered by dedicated subject specialists, resulting in student outcomes that consistently exceed national averages. In addition to academic success, Highfields focuses on the holistic development of its students, encouraging them to be confident, reflective, and aspirational individuals.
Highfields School has a long-standing reputation for serving its community effectively, offering a range of extracurricular activities and support services, including SEND provision and exam support. The school fosters a strong sense of belonging, ensuring that all students are equipped for future challenges and opportunities.
The curriculum at Highfields is broad and well-structured, designed to provide students with essential knowledge and skills while promoting a love of learning. The school emphasizes high-quality teaching delivered by dedicated subject specialists, resulting in student outcomes that consistently exceed national averages. In addition to academic success, Highfields focuses on the holistic development of its students, encouraging them to be confident, reflective, and aspirational individuals.
Highfields School has a long-standing reputation for serving its community effectively, offering a range of extracurricular activities and support services, including SEND provision and exam support. The school fosters a strong sense of belonging, ensuring that all students are equipped for future challenges and opportunities.
Useful links
- Send message (sen)
- SEND provision (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Trips and Events (calendar)
- View Full School Calendar (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Site Privacy policy (other)
- School Prospectus (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wolverhampton Girls' High School (78.1)
- Wolverhampton Girls' High School (70.2)
- 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
- LYKOS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1791
- Pupils
- 1781
- Boys
- 880
- Girls
- 901
- FSM %
- 31.40
- Open date
- 2015-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1781 | 880 | 901 | 1791 | 31.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1735 | 877 | 858 | 1592 | 28.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1661 | 854 | 807 | 1592 | 25.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1661 | 854 | 807 | 1592 | 25.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1604 | 812 | 792 | 1592 | 22.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1588 | 827 | 761 | 1592 | 18.50 |
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