Wolgarston High School

A good academy converter school in Staffordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Wolgarston High School.

Stafford, ST195RX Ofsted: Good Age 13-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
62.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.38
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 71.6%
Continue in education or training
59.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.0%
Sustained employment
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 24.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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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
29 January 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cannock Road
Penkridge
Stafford, ST195RX
Phone
1785788400
Website
wolgarston.staffs.sch.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145381
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Cannock Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5RX
Website
http://www.wolgarston.staffs.sch.uk
Age range
13-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
860 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
826
Free School Meals
13.5% (112 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
65.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
24.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
2.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
65%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
84 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.6 (+19.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.2 (+9.7 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.38 (+0.6 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
69 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
138
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
826 pupils
13-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(26 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Scientia Janua Vitae"

The Wolgarston Way Honesty Respect Care for the community Politeness Tidiness

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mr Dan Boden welcomes parents, carers and staff, emphasising a world-class education, high standards and a strong partnership with families to achieve excellence for students.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Eco-Committee

Curriculum Highlights

Visible Learning approach National Curriculum as the basis for curriculum Rigorous academic curriculum with high-quality enrichment opportunities

SEND Provision

The Pupil Premium is additional school funding paid by means of a specific grant based on school census figures for students registered as eligible for Free School Meals, Ever 6, Looked After Children / Adopted Children, Children whose parents are currently in the Armed Forces. The funding is used to address inequalities between eligible and non-eligible students and to ensure funding reaches those who need it most. The Senior Lead for Pupil Premium is Mr M Skinner, Assistant Headteacher. The school formally reviews the Pupil Premium Strategy annually and posts the report by the end of October each year; a Pupil Premium Strategy 2024 is available as a PDF.

Admissions Criteria

Year 9 admissions are via Staffordshire County Council (local authority). Open Evening for Year 9 in October 2025 and applications must be submitted by 31 October 2025. Late applications for Sixth Form accepted until 30 September 2025. Open Evening for Sixth Form in November 2025. Admissions Arrangements 2026-27 PDF is available for detailed criteria.

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