Best Secondary Schools in Wolverhampton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 19 schools across Wolverhampton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

16%

Outstanding rate

66.1%

Avg KS2 SATs

39.8

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Wolverhampton Girls' High School Secondary	Outstanding	82	View school
🥈	Heath Park Secondary	Outstanding	68	View school
🥉	Highfields School Secondary	Good	67	View school
4.	Thomas Telford University Technical College Secondary	Good	64	View school
5.	Moseley Park Secondary	Outstanding	59	View school
6.	St Edmund's Catholic Academy Secondary	Good	58	View school
7.	The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Secondary	Good	55	View school
8.	St Peter's Collegiate Academy Secondary	Good	51	View school
9.	St Matthias School Secondary	Good	49	View school
10.	Aldersley High School Secondary	Good	48	View school
11.	Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Secondary	Good	48	View school
12.	Coppice Performing Arts School Secondary	Requires Improvement	48	View school
13.	St Regis Church of England Academy Secondary	Good	48	View school
14.	Wednesfield Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	42	View school
15.	Moreton School Secondary	Good	38	View school
16.	Colton Hills Community School Secondary	Good	38	View school
17.	Ormiston SWB Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	37	View school
18.	Ormiston NEW Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	34	View school
19.	Smestow Academy Secondary	Inadequate	33	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Wolverhampton?

There are 19 secondary schools in Wolverhampton, of which 3 (16%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Wolverhampton?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Wolverhampton is Wolverhampton Girls' High School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Wolverhampton?

Primary and secondary school applications in Wolverhampton are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Wolverhampton council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Wolverhampton?

16% of secondary schools in Wolverhampton are rated Outstanding and 58% are rated Good. 77.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.