Tettenhall College Incorporated, Wolverhampton
Tettenhall College Incorporated is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 18 in Wolverhampton. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Tettenhall College Incorporated in detail
Tettenhall College Incorporated in its own words
In its own words: "At Tettenhall College a common spirit underpins teaching and learning, the broad curriculum and the entirety of school life. Our mission is to nurture our pupils to achieve their potential and discover their unique talents in an educational setting where they will thrive, succeed and be happy."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Tettenhall College Preparatory School - a nurturing and inspiring community where young learners begin their exciting educational journey, building strong foundations for future success through curiosity, creativity, and care. Our Preparatory School is a very special place."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, tennis, basketball, running, yoga, dance, chess, coding, robotics and STEM.
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 27 January 2027, an admissions event on Wednesday 27 January 2027, an admissions event on Saturday 30 January 2027 and an open day on Saturday 30 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Wolverhampton
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Tettenhall College Incorporated can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Tettenhall College Incorporated are Newbridge Preparatory School (0.3 miles); Wolverhampton Grammar School (1.1 miles, selective); Progress Schools - Wolverhampton (1.8 miles, Good); and School of Coding AEP Limited (2.3 miles).
Newbridge Preparatory SchoolWolverhampton Grammar SchoolProgress Schools - WolverhamptonSchool of Coding AEP Limited
Where pupils go next
Of the 35 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 49% went on to university or other higher education, 3% to apprenticeships and 3% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 48 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 9 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 2 miles away in a straight line.
11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Police Station (opposite), 160 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
20 February 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 October 2019
Regulatory Compliance
11 October 2017
Integrated
30 September 2014
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Tettenhall College Incorporated can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Tettenhall College Incorporated
Pupil Celebrates in National Karting Championship
7 Sep 2026
A summer of success at Tettenhall College
2 Sep 2026
GCSE Results Day 2026
20 Aug 2026
A Level Results Day 2026
13 Aug 2026
30 hours of funded childcare at Tettenhall College Nursery
2 Jul 2026
Bronze Arts Award introduced at TC
10 Apr 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 28
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 7
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 20 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
431 pupils
565 places
134 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wolverhampton
Across Wolverhampton council
Places available
3,951
Applications
3,467
Got 1st preference
74.8%
Got preferred school
93.7%
All secondary applications across Wolverhampton council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
48
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
13.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
431
Total Pupils
235
Boys
196
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
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Questions parents ask about Tettenhall College Incorporated
What are GCSE results like at Tettenhall College Incorporated?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Tettenhall College Incorporated can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Tettenhall College Incorporated last inspected?
Tettenhall College Incorporated is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2024.
How many pupils go to Tettenhall College Incorporated?
Tettenhall College Incorporated has around 431 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Tettenhall College Incorporated?
Tettenhall College Incorporated is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Tettenhall College Incorporated?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 28 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 7 serious and 20 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Tettenhall College Incorporated?
Tettenhall College Incorporated is at Wood Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8QX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)