Best Schools in Wolverhampton
196 schools in Wolverhampton
Key Facts
- Wolverhampton is home to 196 schools, with 91.5% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 87.5% of secondary schools achieving the same rating.
- Primary schools in Wolverhampton see 61.1% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, with a persistent absence rate of 16.2%, lower than the 20.0% national average.
- Secondary schools in Wolverhampton have a Progress 8 score of -0.00, an Attainment 8 score of 45.78, and 41.9% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, compared to 46.10 and national averages.
- In Wolverhampton, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 21.78 and spending per pupil of £8,104, while secondary schools have a ratio of 16.23 and spending of £8,251, highlighting variations in resources and class sizes.
Top Nurseries in Wolverhampton
77 nurseries in Wolverhampton
Top Primary Schools in Wolverhampton
99 primary schools in Wolverhampton
Bantock Primary School
Wolverhampton, WV3 0HY
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils434
P/T Ratio–
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Bushbury School
Wolverhampton, WV10 8ED
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils29
P/T Ratio–
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Dovecotes Primary School
Wolverhampton, WV8 1TX
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils277
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in Wolverhampton
20 secondary schools in Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Wolverhampton, WV6 0BY
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.54
Attainment 874.2
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,211
Highfields School
Ofsted
Good
Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.30
Attainment 850.0
Eng+Maths77%
Pupils1,765
Smestow Academy
Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18
Progress 8+0.31
Attainment 844.3
Eng+Maths61%
Pupils589
MP
Moseley Park
Ofsted
Outstanding
Bilston, WV14 6LU
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–19
Progress 8+0.28
Attainment 846.0
Eng+Maths55%
Pupils1,069
Top Sixth Form Colleges in Wolverhampton
1 sixth form colleges in Wolverhampton
Top Independent Schools in Wolverhampton
11 independent schools in Wolverhampton
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Bushbury School
Wolverhampton, WV10 8ED
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils29
P/T Ratio–
Newbridge Preparatory School
Wolverhampton, WV6 0LH
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils133
P/T Ratio–
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Park Lodge School
Wolverhampton, WV1 4AH
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
Wolverhampton has 196 schools, including 99 primary schools, 20 secondary schools, 77 nurseries, 11 independent schools, 2 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 92% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 61% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -0.01 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 19% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.4:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,488 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.