Highfields School

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Wolverhampton, WV44NT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.3
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 76.9%
Continue in education or training
58.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.0%
Sustained employment
34.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 14.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 October 2021
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Boundary Way
Penn
Wolverhampton, WV44NT
Phone
1902556530
Website
hswv.co.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
142317
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
Website
http://www.hswv.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
LYKOS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1791 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
1,735
Free School Meals
30.1% (522 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.5% (43 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
English Attainment 8:
10.6
Maths Attainment 8:
10.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.7
Ebacc English:
97.4%
Ebacc Entry:
5.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
60.4%
Ebacc Languages:
9.2%
Ebacc Maths:
99.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.30
Progress 8 Range:
0.13 to 0.47
University Progression:
61.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
64.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
14.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
61%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
132 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
76.9 (+24.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.0 (+10.5 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.3 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
108 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
217
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,735 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Law (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(31 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher expresses pride in leading a friendly, welcoming and inclusive school where every child matters. He describes Highfields as a high-achieving, safe and nurturing community with high standards, strong subject knowledge and a broad, engaging curriculum. The message emphasises safety, opportunity, enrichment and developing the whole child with support from dedicated staff.

Facilities

Outdoor football pitches All-weather pitches Sports hall Lyceum theatre Restaurant area

Curriculum Highlights

Six Learning Schools: Maths, Science, Innovations, Communications, Humanities, PE & Performing Arts

Admissions Criteria

The City of Wolverhampton Council allocates places on behalf of the Academy Trust. Places are allocated in accordance with the determined admission arrangements that can be found here. You have the right to appeal against the decision made by the local authority. Appeals should be lodged within 20 school days of the date you are notified of the decision. Further details can be found by following the link below. Click here to apply for a place at Highfields School online.

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