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Colton Hills Community School
Jeremy Road, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 5DG, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.4 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,131
Capacity
1,144
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 90%, this secondary school offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-18. While the average GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.2 and a 50% pass rate in English and Maths indicate room for improvement, the school successfully guides 76% of its students to university, with 19% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.2 | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 50% | Bottom 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 25% | Bottom 9% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 16% | Bottom 11% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 6% | Bottom 11% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 70 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
My child feels safe
90%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
90%
My child is happy
80%
School responds to concerns
80%
Behaviour is good
80%
School supports development
80%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian40.8%
White British11.8%
Black African9.9%
White Other9.3%
Asian Other5.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Asian Pakistani4.2%
Other3.1%
Black Caribbean2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.2%
Mixed Other2.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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52.56117, -2.13648 · WV4 5DG
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN104395
School typeCommunity school
Websitecoltonhills.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Colton Hills Community School rated by Ofsted?
Colton Hills Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2015.
Is Colton Hills Community School a good school?
Colton Hills Community School scores 32.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Colton Hills Community School?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, Colton Hills Community School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Colton Hills Community School in GCSEs?
Colton Hills Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.2. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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