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Highfields School

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Highfields School

Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT

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Pupils
1,781
Ages
11-18
FSM
31.4%
Attainment 8
51.6
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
51.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
31.0%
Basics 9-5
58.7%

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
6.9%
EBacc APS
4.09
EBacc 9-5
4.0%
EBacc 9-4
5.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.78
A*-A Grades
19.7%
A*-B Grades
41.6%
AAB+ %
17.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 201 students entered

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About Highfields School

Highfields School is a secondary school in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.6. The school has around 1,781 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Boundary Way, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT | More schools in Wolverhampton

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Highfields School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2021 — Good
  2. Mar 2011 — Good (predecessor: Highfields School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Highfields School

What is Highfields School's Ofsted rating?
Highfields School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are Highfields School's latest exam results?
Highfields School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Highfields School located?
Highfields School is a secondary school in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton (WV4 4NT).
How many pupils attend Highfields School?
Highfields School has around 1,781 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Highfields School with other schools?
View Highfields School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wolverhampton.