Wolverhampton Grammar School

A other independent school school in Wolverhampton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wolverhampton Grammar School.

Wolverhampton, WV39RB Age 4-18 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Compton Road
Wolverhampton, WV39RB
Phone
1902421326
Website
wgs.org.uk/

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
104411
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB
Website
http://www.wgs.org.uk/
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
800 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
781
Special Educational Needs
0.3% (2 pupils)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
781 pupils
4-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Biology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(23 students)
Art & Design (Fine Art) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(12 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(34 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

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Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

inclusion diversity individuality respect equity kindness

Head Teacher's Message

Head Nic Anderson expresses pride in this year7s GCSE cohort and emphasises the school7s all-round, transformative education and support from staff to help students achieve great things.

Facilities

Derry Dining Hall Moretons Piece playing fields School kitchens located on the Compton Road site Jenyns Library Wellbeing Hub and garden Infant playground

Curriculum Highlights

A Liberal Arts curriculum (classical Liberal Arts) and education that is as individual as your child Small class sizes (Maximum class size 24; Average 81 per year) Leaders in the use of technology – both as a teaching aid and as a way of supporting the students in our care Broad curriculum including GCSEs and 20+ A Level and Cambridge Technical courses in Sixth Form 1-2-1 UCAS and careers support and a dedicated Sixth Form Centre with facilities Wellbeing Curriculum (PSHE and Relationships Education) and strong pastoral care House system across Junior, Senior and Sixth Form to foster community and leadership Year 7 iPad Bundle (latest iPad, case, Apple Pencil and 3 years’ insurance/warranty) and ongoing tech integration

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club from 7:30am; extensive after-school clubs; Late Club up to 6:15pm.

SEND Provision

Support for learners with additional needs through OpAL (Opportunities through Assisted Learning); SENCO; 1:1 and small group sessions; Language, Literacy and Maths Continuums; One Page Profiles; and IT Plans (ITPs) reviewed termly.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions process includes online registration (fee £60), entrance tests for Senior School entry (Year 7) including online English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning, plus a creative writing task and team-building; scholarship auditions and bursary interviews follow; Sixth Form entry by interview with subject requirements; Junior School assessments in Spring; Scholarships and Means-tested bursaries are available; discovery/open day events and limited places apply to some year groups.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

Fees are published for Academic Years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. Reception (including 15 hours free childcare) is £2,365. Additional costs may include an optional fees refund scheme, school transport, Breakfast and Late Club, and non-curricular trips. For Junior School, per-term fees include examples such as Reception £3,773 net; Years 1–2 £3,773 net; Years 3–6 £4,573 net (2025-2026) with School Lunches £226; 2026-2027 Reception £3,867 net; Years 3–6 £4,687 net with School Lunches £248; Sixth Form fees per term are listed as part of the Senior School.

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