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 open secondary schools. Of the 19 with a published Ofsted inspection, 3 (16%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 84% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Wolverhampton Girls' High School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Wolverhampton follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

19
Total schools
3
Outstanding (historic grade)
16%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
66.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.8
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) 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
 Requires Improvement 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

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Wolverhampton?
There are 19 open secondary schools in Wolverhampton (closed schools are excluded). 3 of the 19 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in Wolverhampton?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in Wolverhampton is Wolverhampton Girls' High School. The full ranked table above lists the top 19 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Wolverhampton?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Wolverhampton?
Primary and secondary applications in Wolverhampton are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Wolverhampton council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.