What did Ofsted judge Wolverhampton Girls' High School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Wolverhampton Girls' High School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Wolverhampton Girls' High School?

Wolverhampton Girls' High School has 1,211 pupils on roll.

What ages does Wolverhampton Girls' High School take?

Wolverhampton Girls' High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Wolverhampton Girls' High School located?

Wolverhampton Girls' High School is located in Wolverhampton, WV6 0BY, Wolverhampton.

How do I apply to Wolverhampton Girls' High School?

Wolverhampton Girls' High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Wolverhampton Girls' High School?

When Wolverhampton Girls' High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Child (qualifying score) — A "Looked After Child2", or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, will be offered a place if they have achieved a score equal to or exceeding the qualifying score; 2. First 25 Pupil Premium students by merit order — The first twenty five "Pupil Premium" students, as at the time of taking the test, whose test scores are ranked highest in the merit order, and have achieved a test score equal to or exceeding the qualifying score, will be offered a place; 3. Remaining places in strict order of merit — Following the allocation of places under Stage 1 of this process, the remaining places are allocated in strict order of merit in accordance with girls' scores in the test. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Joint Lowest Last Place Score - Stage 1: priority to those living nearest to the school (straight line measurement). Joint Lowest Last Place Score - Stage 2: 1. Looked After Child (if below qualifying score), 2. Pupil Premium student (if above qualifying score, not allocated in Stage 1), 3. Pupil Premium student (if below qualifying score), 4. Those living nearest to school, 5. Twins/triplets/multiple births tie between sisters at same address - first born, else lot.

What is the largest ethnic background at Wolverhampton Girls' High School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.4% of pupils at Wolverhampton Girls' High School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Wolverhampton Girls' High School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Child (qualifying score) — A "Looked After Child2", or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, will be offered a place if they have achieved a score equal to or exceeding the qualifying score.
2First 25 Pupil Premium students by merit order — The first twenty five "Pupil Premium" students, as at the time of taking the test, whose test scores are ranked highest in the merit order, and have achieved a test score equal to or exceeding the qualifying score, will be offered a place.
3Remaining places in strict order of merit — Following the allocation of places under Stage 1 of this process, the remaining places are allocated in strict order of merit in accordance with girls' scores in the test.

If two applications tie: Joint Lowest Last Place Score - Stage 1: priority to those living nearest to the school (straight line measurement). Joint Lowest Last Place Score - Stage 2: 1. Looked After Child (if below qualifying score), 2. Pupil Premium student (if above qualifying score, not allocated in Stage 1), 3. Pupil Premium student (if below qualifying score), 4. Those living nearest to school, 5. Twins/triplets/multiple births tie between sisters at same address - first born, else lot.

Entrance test based admissions with Pupil Premium quota of 25 places and qualifying score mechanism. Waiting list within 2% of lowest automatic-offer score maintained until end of Autumn Term 2027. Transcribed from the school's own determined admission arrangements as published by City of Wolverhampton Council. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first; that is a statutory duty, not an oversubscription criterion. This document is a single trust/diocesan policy covering 2 schools; the criteria above are the ones it prints for this school.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Wolverhampton Girls' High School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Wolverhampton Girls' High School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Wolverhampton Girls' High School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Wolverhampton Girls' High School?: Wolverhampton Girls' High School has 1,211 pupils on roll.
What ages does Wolverhampton Girls' High School take?: Wolverhampton Girls' High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Wolverhampton Girls' High School located?: Wolverhampton Girls' High School is located in Wolverhampton, WV6 0BY, Wolverhampton.
How do I apply to Wolverhampton Girls' High School?: Wolverhampton Girls' High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Wolverhampton Girls' High School?: When Wolverhampton Girls' High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Child (qualifying score) — A "Looked After Child2", or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, will be offered a place if they have achieved a score equal to or exceeding the qualifying score; 2. First 25 Pupil Premium students by merit order — The first twenty five "Pupil Premium" students, as at the time of taking the test, whose test scores are ranked highest in the merit order, and have achieved a test score equal to or exceeding the qualifying score, will be offered a place; 3. Remaining places in strict order of merit — Following the allocation of places under Stage 1 of this process, the remaining places are allocated in strict order of merit in accordance with girls' scores in the test. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Joint Lowest Last Place Score - Stage 1: priority to those living nearest to the school (straight line measurement). Joint Lowest Last Place Score - Stage 2: 1. Looked After Child (if below qualifying score), 2. Pupil Premium student (if above qualifying score, not allocated in Stage 1), 3. Pupil Premium student (if below qualifying score), 4. Those living nearest to school, 5. Twins/triplets/multiple births tie between sisters at same address - first born, else lot.
What is the largest ethnic background at Wolverhampton Girls' High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.4% of pupils at Wolverhampton Girls' High School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Wolverhampton Girls' High School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Child (qualifying score) — A "Looked After Child2", or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, will be offered a place if they have achieved a score equal to or exceeding the qualifying score.
2First 25 Pupil Premium students by merit order — The first twenty five "Pupil Premium" students, as at the time of taking the test, whose test scores are ranked highest in the merit order, and have achieved a test score equal to or exceeding the qualifying score, will be offered a place.
3Remaining places in strict order of merit — Following the allocation of places under Stage 1 of this process, the remaining places are allocated in strict order of merit in accordance with girls' scores in the test.

Wolverhampton Girls' High School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Wolverhampton Girls' High School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Wolverhampton Girls' High School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Wolverhampton Girls' High School?: Wolverhampton Girls' High School has 1,211 pupils on roll.
What ages does Wolverhampton Girls' High School take?: Wolverhampton Girls' High School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Wolverhampton Girls' High School located?: Wolverhampton Girls' High School is located in Wolverhampton, WV6 0BY, Wolverhampton.
How do I apply to Wolverhampton Girls' High School?: Wolverhampton Girls' High School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Wolverhampton Girls' High School?: When Wolverhampton Girls' High School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Child (qualifying score) — A "Looked After Child2", or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements order, or special guardianship order, will be offered a place if they have achieved a score equal to or exceeding the qualifying score; 2. First 25 Pupil Premium students by merit order — The first twenty five "Pupil Premium" students, as at the time of taking the test, whose test scores are ranked highest in the merit order, and have achieved a test score equal to or exceeding the qualifying score, will be offered a place; 3. Remaining places in strict order of merit — Following the allocation of places under Stage 1 of this process, the remaining places are allocated in strict order of merit in accordance with girls' scores in the test. The school offers 180 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Joint Lowest Last Place Score - Stage 1: priority to those living nearest to the school (straight line measurement). Joint Lowest Last Place Score - Stage 2: 1. Looked After Child (if below qualifying score), 2. Pupil Premium student (if above qualifying score, not allocated in Stage 1), 3. Pupil Premium student (if below qualifying score), 4. Those living nearest to school, 5. Twins/triplets/multiple births tie between sisters at same address - first born, else lot.
What is the largest ethnic background at Wolverhampton Girls' High School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 36.4% of pupils at Wolverhampton Girls' High School are recorded as Indian. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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