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Wolgarston High School
Cannock Road, Penkridge, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST19 5RX, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
82.3 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
834
Capacity
860
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong LocaleIQ score, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.6 and 76% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 75% of pupils progress to university, with 30% heading to top-third institutions, indicating effective preparation for higher education. However, the EBacc entry rate of 40% suggests there may be room for improvement in encouraging a broader range of subjects.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 47.6 | Top 40% 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%. | 76% | Top 25% 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%. | 47% | Top 42% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 37% 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%. | 75% | 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%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 84 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
White Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.2%
White Irish0.7%
Mixed Other0.6%
Black African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Other0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.72213, -2.09837 · ST19 5RX
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN145381
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.wolgarston.staffs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Wolgarston High School rated by Ofsted?
Wolgarston High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2014.
Is Wolgarston High School a good school?
Wolgarston High School scores 82.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 Wolgarston High School in GCSEs?
Wolgarston High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.6. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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