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Wednesfield Academy

Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES

A Good-rated secondary school in Wolverhampton.

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Pupils
1,020
Ages
11-18
FSM
45.1%
Attainment 8
44.7
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.0%
Basics 9-5
40.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
54.5%
EBacc APS
4.17
EBacc 9-5
22.2%
EBacc 9-4
27.3%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
29.21
A*-A Grades
10.5%
A*-B Grades
34.2%
AAB+ %
8.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 62 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Wednesfield Academy

Wednesfield Academy is a secondary school in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 70 responses), 67% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. The school has around 1,020 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lichfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES | More schools in Wolverhampton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Wednesfield Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Good
  2. Jun 2024 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
  4. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  5. Dec 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Wednesfield Academy

What is Wednesfield Academy's Ofsted rating?
Wednesfield Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What do parents say about Wednesfield Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 70 responses): 67% of parents would recommend Wednesfield Academy.
What are Wednesfield Academy's latest exam results?
Wednesfield Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Wednesfield Academy located?
Wednesfield Academy is a secondary school in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton (WV11 3ES).
How many pupils attend Wednesfield Academy?
Wednesfield Academy has around 1,020 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wednesfield Academy with other schools?
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