Explore other schools in this area
See every school around WV6 0BY on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondaryGirls only
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Tettenhall Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0BY, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.8 / 100
Top 1%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,213
Capacity
950
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
128%
Summary
Parents considering this secondary school will find it boasts an Outstanding Ofsted rating and exceptional academic performance, with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 2% nationally. The school achieves a remarkable 99% of students attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths, alongside a strong EBacc entry rate of 76%. With a LocaleIQ score of 98.8, it clearly outperforms 99% of schools, indicating a highly effective learning environment.
Explore this location
Start from postcode WV6 0BY — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal 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. | 75.4 | Top 2% 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%. | 99% | Top 2% 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%. | 97% | Top 2% 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%. | 76% | Top 3% 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%. | 72% | Top 3% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian35.9%
White British22.3%
Black African9.0%
Asian Pakistani8.4%
Asian Other5.7%
Asian Chinese3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Mixed Other2.2%
Other2.1%
White Other1.9%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Black Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
White Irish0.1%
Location
Loading map…
52.59097, -2.15598 · WV6 0BY
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN140798
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wghs.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wolverhampton Girls' High School rated by Ofsted?
Wolverhampton Girls' High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Wolverhampton Girls' High School a good school?
Wolverhampton Girls' High School scores 98.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 1% 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 Wolverhampton Girls' High School in GCSEs?
Wolverhampton Girls' High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 75.4. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near WV6 0BY?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near WV6 0BY with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.