Highfields School

Academy converter · Secondary school · Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton
WV4 4NT
Composite score
64.6

Highfields School at a glance

Located in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, Highfields School is a secondary school, classified by the DfE as an academy converter. The school educates roughly 1,781 pupils aged 11 to 18. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' when it was last inspected in February 2026. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 51.7 — above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 1.7 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 23% of secondary schools nationally.

59% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 80% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#732
National rank
#58
In West Midlands
#3
In Wolverhampton
Top 23%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
51.7
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
59%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
80%
% EBacc grade 5+
4%
EBacc average points score
4.09

Ofsted judgements

New framework · Last inspection: 03/02/2026 · Read full report ↗

Achievement
Strong standard
Leadership and governance
Expected standard
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour
Strong standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Expected standard
Inclusion
Strong standard
Safeguarding standards
Met
Post-16 provision
Expected standard

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,781 % FSM ever-6 32.2% % EAL 15.0% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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