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Wolverley CofE Secondary School
Blakeshall Lane, Wolverley, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5XQ, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.2 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
960
Capacity
1,008
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.4, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 60% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The percentage of pupils progressing to university is commendable at 67%, although only 5% secure places at top-third universities. Overall, while the school shows strengths in academic achievement, there is room for improvement in higher-level university admissions.
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Last inspected: 9 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 42.4 | Bottom 31% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 74% | Top 44% 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%. | 25% | Top 44% 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%. | 67% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 5% | Below avg |
Based on 21 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.4%
White Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Indian1.0%
Gypsy/Roma0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Mixed Other0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Other0.1%
Black African0.1%
Location
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52.41693, -2.25398 · DY11 5XQ
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN135061
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.wolverley.worcs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wolverley CofE Secondary School rated by Ofsted?
Wolverley CofE Secondary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 November 2021.
Is Wolverley CofE Secondary School a good school?
Wolverley CofE Secondary School scores 35.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Wolverley CofE Secondary School in GCSEs?
Wolverley CofE Secondary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.4. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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