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Aldersley High School
Barnhurst Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1RT, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.9 / 100
Bottom 38%
Better than 38% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,293
Capacity
1,367
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score of 43.5, which places it in the top 63% of schools nationally. Notably, 60% of students attain grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 80% enter the EBacc, indicating a strong focus on core subjects. However, there is room for improvement in higher grade attainment, with only 32% achieving grade 5 or above in these subjects.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2014Older 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. | 43.5 | Bottom 37% 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 35% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 80% | Top 26% 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%. | 35% | Top 26% 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%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 89 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.5%
Black African12.1%
Asian Indian11.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.5%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
Asian Other5.2%
White Other4.9%
Black Caribbean4.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Other2.9%
Mixed Other1.5%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.61782, -2.16299 · WV8 1RT
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN139138
School typeAcademy converter
Websitealdersley.aatrust.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Aldersley High School rated by Ofsted?
Aldersley High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2014.
Is Aldersley High School a good school?
Aldersley High School scores 37.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 38% 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 Aldersley High School in GCSEs?
Aldersley High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.5. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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