Schools across Wolverhampton
Local authority · 127 schools across 7 towns
127
74 primary · 22 secondary
51,968
99% capacity used
32
7 outstanding · 25 good
52,728
760 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Area Performance (2025)
KS2 Reading
71.3%
KS2 Maths
68.0%
School Capacity
Primary Schools
443 spare places
Secondary Schools
787 spare places
Pupil Absence
Avg Overall Absence
6.2%
2024/25
Avg Persistent Absence
17.0%
2024/25
Schools Reporting
92
2024/25
Absence trend across Wolverhampton schools
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Average across all open schools in this LA.
EHCP Timeliness
Issued Within 20 Weeks
52%
Plans Issued
395
Assessment Requests
576
Tribunal Cases
0
EHCP timeliness trend (% issued within 20 weeks)
Source: DfE EHCP timeliness statistics. Shows how quickly this LA issues Education, Health and Care Plans.
Admission Appeals
2025 admission appeals by school phase
Primary
183
Lodged
(4.6%)
137
Heard
1
Successful
(1%)
Primary (infant classes)
145
Lodged
(4.1%)
110
Heard
0
Successful
(0%)
Secondary
408
Lodged
(9.8%)
357
Heard
27
Successful
(8%)
Total
591
Lodged
(7.3%)
494
Heard
28
Successful
(6%)
Total appeals lodged per year
Source: DfE admission appeals statistics. Shows how competitive school places are in this area.