Wolverley CofE Secondary School, Kidderminster
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
The school excels at building pupils' reading and writing skills and provides excellent enrichment opportunities such as Duke of Edinburgh's Award and cultural trips that help students develop new interests and talents. Leaders work effectively with families to support attendance and use pupil premium funding well to help disadvantaged pupils make progress. However, parents should be aware that the school is currently working to improve teaching consistency and pupil behaviour across all lessons.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading and writing skills that prepare pupils for their next stage of learning
- Effective use of pupil premium funding to support disadvantaged pupils
- Good attendance improvement work through 'attend and achieve' strategy and partnership with families
- Positive enrichment opportunities including Duke of Edinburgh's Award, ski trips, and cultural visits
- Staff wellbeing and positive relationships with families
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' attainment in national tests is inconsistent across subjects, particularly in numeracy
- Teaching quality is variable and teachers do not consistently check pupils' understanding or adapt lessons
- Behaviour policy is not applied consistently by all staff, leading to some lessons being disruptive
- Some pupils with SEND are not receiving consistent support despite good personal learning plans
- Limited careers guidance and information about opportunities after leaving school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils safer and helping them feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, ski trips, poetry live events, theatre visits, residential trips, eco ambassador roles, mental health ambassador roles
Wolverley CofE Secondary School is a secondary school that requires improvement across several key areas including achievement, teaching quality, and consistent behaviour management, though safeguarding standards are met.
At a Glance
29.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
40
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
964 pupils
1,008 capacity
44 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Kidderminster
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Kidderminster
Admissions Demand - Worcestershire
Places available
4,111
Applications
3,871
Got 1st preference
88.4%
Got preferred school
95.1%
Secondary admissions across Worcestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(13)
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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
9.80732%
Overall absence
28.22492%
Persistent absence
907
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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