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Heath Park
Prestwood Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1RD, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.2 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,187
Capacity
1,214
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 91%, this secondary school stands out for its supportive environment. The GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.3 places it in the top 32% nationally, and 82% of students progress to university, with 22% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is low at just 3%, indicating a potential area for growth in curriculum breadth.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 49.3 | Top 32% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 34% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 3% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 82% | 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%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 100 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (21 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
95%
My child feels safe
91%
My child is happy
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
My child makes good progress
91%
Behaviour is good
91%
I'd recommend this school
91%
School has high expectations
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
School keeps me informed
81%
School supports development
71%
School responds to concerns
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British26.5%
Asian Indian19.6%
Black African13.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.3%
White Other7.6%
Black Caribbean6.7%
Asian Other5.9%
Mixed Other2.1%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Other1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Location
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52.59927, -2.09997 · WV11 1RD
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN137730
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.heathpark.net/
Frequently asked questions
What is Heath Park rated by Ofsted?
Heath Park was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Heath Park a good school?
Heath Park scores 80.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% 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 Heath Park?
Based on 21 Ofsted Parent View responses, Heath Park receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Heath Park in GCSEs?
Heath Park achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.3. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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