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Highfields School
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4NT, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.7 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,781
Capacity
1,791
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 24% of schools nationally, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 80% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Additionally, 77% of pupils progress to university, although only 15% reach top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in higher education outcomes. Overall, it offers a solid educational environment, as reflected in its high LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 19 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 51.7 | Top 24% 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%. | 80% | Top 15% 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%. | 59% | Top 19% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 77% | 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%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 124 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.0%
Asian Indian24.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.6.2%
Mixed W+Asian4.0%
Asian Pakistani4.0%
Black African3.1%
Mixed Other2.6%
Asian Other2.0%
Black Caribbean2.0%
White Other1.6%
Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.56560, -2.17712 · WV4 4NT
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN142317
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hswv.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Highfields School rated by Ofsted?
Highfields School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 October 2021.
Is Highfields School a good school?
Highfields School scores 78.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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 Highfields School in GCSEs?
Highfields School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.7. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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