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.

Wolverhampton has 19 secondary schools, of which 3 (16%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 14 rated Good — 89% of secondary schools in Wolverhampton are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Wolverhampton Girls' High School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Wolverhampton follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

19
Total schools
3
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 98 View school
🥈 Highfields School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
🥉 Moseley Park
Secondary
 Outstanding 66 View school
4. St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
5. The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
6. Coppice Performing Arts School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
7. Aldersley High School
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
8. Ormiston SWB Academy
Secondary
 Good 55 View school
9. Thomas Telford University Technical College
Secondary
 Good 54 View school
10. Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Secondary
 Good 53 View school
11. Colton Hills Community School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
12. Moreton School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
13. Heath Park
Secondary
 Outstanding 49 View school
14. St Regis Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Good 48 View school
15. Ormiston NEW Academy
Secondary
 Good 47 View school
16. St Peter's Collegiate Academy
Secondary
 Good 44 View school
17. Wednesfield Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 43 View school
18. St Matthias School
Secondary
 Good 38 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 74% 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.