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Wednesfield Academy
Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3ES, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
31.8 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,020
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 55% nationally for Attainment 8. While 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is moderate at 67%, indicating some room for improvement in community engagement. Additionally, 64% of graduates progress to university, with 9% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality 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. | 44.9 | Bottom 45% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 55% | Top 39% 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%. | 27% | Top 39% 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%. | 64% | 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%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 47 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (70 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
My child feels safe
83%
School has high expectations
81%
My child makes good progress
80%
Behaviour is good
80%
Good range of subjects
77%
My child is happy
70%
Progress is communicated
69%
I'd recommend this school
67%
School supports development
64%
School keeps me informed
57%
School responds to concerns
46%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British48.9%
Asian Indian18.3%
Black African6.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.0%
White Other4.9%
Asian Other3.6%
Black Caribbean2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Pakistani1.8%
Black Other1.5%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.60360, -2.07197 · WV11 3ES
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN141245
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Wednesfield Academy rated by Ofsted?
Wednesfield Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Wednesfield Academy a good school?
Wednesfield Academy scores 31.8/100 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 Wednesfield Academy?
Based on 70 Ofsted Parent View responses, Wednesfield Academy receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Wednesfield Academy in GCSEs?
Wednesfield Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.9. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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