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Wombourne High School
Ounsdale Road, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV5 8BJ, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.0 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,002
Capacity
1,106
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results, where it ranks in the top 70% nationally for Attainment 8. Approximately 61% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 39% attain grade 5 or higher, indicating a decent level of academic success. However, only 3% of students progress to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents focused on higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 8 March 2022Quality 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. | 42.1 | Bottom 30% 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 36% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 51% | Top 41% 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 41% 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%. | 63% | 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%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 30 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.7%
Asian Indian1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed Other1.1%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black African0.1%
Location
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52.53563, -2.19657 · WV5 8BJ
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN141343
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Wombourne High School rated by Ofsted?
Wombourne High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 March 2022.
Is Wombourne High School a good school?
Wombourne High School scores 35.0/100 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 Wombourne High School in GCSEs?
Wombourne High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.1. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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