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Wednesfield High Academy
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- Wolverhampton WV11 3ES
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons
Academic Progress: Pupils now making progress and part of learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Root and branch improvements make behavior better
Academic Progress: Curriculum needs more detailed planning
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good subject knowledge
Qualifications and Training: Subject specialisms well covered after recruitment
Current Educational Practices: Focused on reading and literacy; ongoing assessment focus
Strengths and Challenges: Strong leadership, systemic weaknesses addressed
Current Educational Practices: Inconsistent use of methods and resources
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching does not consistently help pupils remember key points
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils have opportunities to be student leaders
Opportunities for Involvement: Parent forum established for improved communication
Communication: Increased communication with parents
Parent Satisfaction: Parents involved in improvement talks
Communication: Pupils and parents say bullying exists but is handled well
Parent Satisfaction: Parents say that bullying is dealt with well
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ambitious for wide pupil development; broad offer of clubs and activities
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Systemic issues tackled, clear focus on improvement
Actions for Quality Improvement: Ambitious curriculum design, reading focus
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders handle bullying concerns well
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and enjoy going to school
Managing Bullying and Safety: Implemented one-way systems, family lunchtimes
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Calm, safe corridors and staircases
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders deal with bullying well
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad offer of clubs and activities
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Many pupils take up these opportunities
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers support and guidance
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students are prepared well for jobs, training or university
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND feel well supported
Managing and Supporting SEND: Significant improvement, pupils included in learning
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About Us
Wednesfield High Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1066 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 39% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.4 | - | 13.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 39% | 98% | 42% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | 35.00% | 5.90% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 29.32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 43% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 19.96% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 7.07% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 10.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.73 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 91.91% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 128 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 88.09% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 35.77% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 39.91% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.55% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.27% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 34.5% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 49.58% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 22.54% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 10.73% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 15.12% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 3.07 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 92.77% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 123 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 90.05% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 35.82% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 40.82% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.45% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 1 | 25.69% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% 9 | 42.42% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 1% | 26.88% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.88% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.92% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3 | 2.71 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.24% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 99 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 88.59% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 32.82% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 39.41% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.76% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.59% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.18% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 1.53% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 24.76% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% 2 | 39.32% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 2% | 21.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% 2 | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.91 | 2.57 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 85.93% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 114 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 74.43% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 28.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 49% | 40.36% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.86% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.79% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.07% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.64% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 25.43% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 38.65% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 5% | 19.35% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 11.22% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 12.7% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 84.38% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 116 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.46% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.85% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.69% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.38% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.92% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.62% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 17.95 | 28.23 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20 | 28.16 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 12.15% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 35 | 104 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 66% | 61.21% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.63% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 13.21% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 10.63% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.54 | 32.21 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.67 | 31.51 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.0% | 12.15% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 37 | 127 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 64.22% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 16% | 5.28% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 14.17% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 11.89% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.34 6 | 27.86 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.05 8 | 24 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.1% | 8.75% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 65 | 131 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 66.21% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.36% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 11.71% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.29% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.59 2 | 27.95 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 26.06 2 | 27.1 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 9.98% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 8 | 12.92% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 12% | 7.58% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 11.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.92% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.6 | 21.71 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.33 | 23.84 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.7% | 10.74% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 12.36% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.55% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 11.45% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.45% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Wednesfield High Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1