Highfields School, Wolverhampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Highfields excels at helping all pupils progress well, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with additional needs. The school creates a calm, welcoming environment where excellent behaviour is the norm and pupils develop strong character through a rich range of activities and experiences. Teachers know their pupils well and adapt teaching skilfully to remove barriers to learning.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve significantly above national averages, especially disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Excellent behaviour and attendance with calm, purposeful classrooms and warm staff-pupil relationships
- Strong inclusive approach with well-adapted support and robust safeguarding creating a safe environment
- High-quality teaching with secure subject knowledge and effective use of questioning and checking understanding
- Ambitious personal development programme with extensive clubs, visits and enrichment activities
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching does not consistently extend learning for pupils who grasp concepts quickly across all subjects
- Assessment is sometimes not precise enough to check understanding and plan next steps
- Some elements of the personal development programme are not delivered as successfully as others
- A-level achievement dipped in 2025 and needs closer monitoring
- Staff do not always apply leaders' high ambitions for pupils consistently well
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and managed, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Gardening and Pride club, international visits, residential centre in Wales, leadership roles for post-16 students, many clubs before/during/after school
Highfields School is a strong performing secondary school where pupils achieve very well across the curriculum with high outcomes at key stage 4, particularly for disadvantaged pupils. The school maintains excellent behaviour, high attendance, and an inclusive culture where all pupils are supported to succeed.
At a Glance
34.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.1
Avg class size
68
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
1,765 pupils
1,791 capacity
26 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wolverhampton
Admissions Demand - Wolverhampton
Places available
3,906
Applications
3,539
Got 1st preference
71.0%
Got preferred school
91.8%
Secondary admissions across Wolverhampton (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.56675%
Overall absence
17.21948%
Persistent absence
1,417
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Highfields School
Springdale Primary School
St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
Warstones Primary School
Bhylls Acre Primary School
Castlecroft Primary School
Uplands Junior School
Westacre Infant School
Woodfield Primary School
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Bantock Primary School
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