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Colton Hills Community School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onWolverhampton, WV4 5DG

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,021

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Attainment 8

39.2

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GCSE Rank

#18 in Wolverhampton

#2,648 of 3,216 nationally

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Colton Hills Community School is a Community school secondary school in Wolverhampton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Colton Hills Community School is a community school in Wolverhampton, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,131 pupils on roll, of whom 56% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.2, placing the school #18 in Wolverhampton and #2,648 of 3,216 nationally. 24.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 14 A-level subjects. 28.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 12.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.74 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.4× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.2:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 6 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 14.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.2

Grade 5+ E&M

24.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.3%

Entering EBacc16.10%

EBacc APS3.16

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13.30%

EBacc APS3.27

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.38

2022

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS3.44

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.69

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.28

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.74

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.1%

Achieving A*–A12.2%

Achieving A*–B28.6%

VA Banding Well below average

Retention rate81.5%

A-level subjects offered14

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.78

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate83.30%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

14 November 2023

Inspection Report

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25 September 2018

Inspection Report

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14 May 2015

Inspection Report

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16 July 2013

Inspection Report

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15 May 2013

Inspection Report

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16 March 2011

Inspection Report

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01 October 2008

Inspection Report

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19 September 2007

Inspection Report

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05 October 2006

Inspection Report

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13 September 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-09-25

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-05-14

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-05-15

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

14.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

7.6%(86 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,131 pupils. During this period, there were 163 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 14.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,131	163	14.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,144	172	15.0%	7.8%	6
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,117	110	9.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,094	62	5.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,098	41	3.7%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,018	19	1.9%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,021	19	1.9%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,026	36	3.5%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	999	24	2.4%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,002	32	3.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,010	21	2.1%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	993	47	4.7%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,004	9	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,013	27	2.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	963	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	963	37	3.8%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	979	83	8.5%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	944	62	6.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	951	59	6.2%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	985	69	7.0%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	934	67	7.2%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	933	68	7.3%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	966	104	10.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	908	99	10.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	895	100	11.2%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	916	78	8.5%	3.1%	3

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 59 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 55 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 1 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree50%

disagree25%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree31%

agree69%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree6%

agree75%

disagree6%

not applicable13%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree50%

disagree6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree63%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree69%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree25%

agree69%

disagree6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree63%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree13%

agree75%

disagree13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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