Is Wolgarston High School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 12 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded five areas at Expected standard and two at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 5th of 70 secondary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Wolgarston High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Wolgarston High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 48.2 (England: 46.2). 50.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Wolgarston High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Wolgarston High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Wolgarston High School

Cannock Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5RX

Local ranking5th of 70 secondary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

860

Capacity

13-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 12 May 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 12 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 48.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 50.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 70.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 211

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 96.0%
Continued in education: 87.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 1.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Higher education: 55.0%
Apprenticeships: 12.0%
Employment: 27.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

35.8

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

37.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 23.1% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 34.4
16-18 Cohort: 193

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 834
Boys: 424 (50%)
Girls: 423 (50%)
Capacity: 860 (98% full)
SEND: 12.9%
FSM Eligible: 14.7%
EAL: 0.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 11.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 44.1
Budget per Pupil: £6,953/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 89.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.9%
White Other: 1.6%
Asian Indian: 1.2%
White Irish: 0.7%
Mixed Other: 0.6%
Black African: 0.5%

89.5%

White British

2.5%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

1.9%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01785788400

office@wolgarston.staffs.sch.uk

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Cannock Road

Stafford, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 145381
UKPRN: 10066653
Establishment No.: 4100
Trust: PENK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST

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