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Codsall Community High School

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

personMr Simon Maxfield

location_onWolverhampton, WV8 1PQ

language Visit Website phone 1902907560

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,051

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Attainment 8

47.5

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Staffordshire

#1,292 of 3,216 nationally

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Codsall Community High School is a Community school secondary school in Wolverhampton, serving ages 13-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Codsall Community High School is a community school in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, admitting pupils aged 13-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,068 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.5, placing the school #15 in Staffordshire and #1,292 of 3,216 nationally. 48.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 18.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 11 A-level subjects. 37.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 13.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.6 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

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

48.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)18.3%

Entering EBacc8.90%

EBacc APS3.84

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9.60%

EBacc APS3.82

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.35

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.71

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.67

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS3.76

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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

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

-0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.8%

Achieving A*–A13.5%

Achieving A*–B37.6%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered11

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate91.80%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate84.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

02 March 2023

Inspection Report

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27 February 2018

Inspection Report

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12 November 2013

Inspection Report

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04 February 2013

Inspection Report

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11 May 2011

Inspection Report

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28 January 2009

Inspection Report

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07 November 2007

Inspection Report

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19 January 2004

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-03-02

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-02-27

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-11-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-05-11

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

1.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.1%(12 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,068 pupils. During this period, there were 12 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.1%, which is below 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)	1,068	12	1.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,075	23	2.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,063	30	2.8%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,070	40	3.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,076	44	4.1%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,043	28	2.7%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,051	47	4.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,044	11	1.1%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,090	17	1.6%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,097	42	3.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,105	16	1.4%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,068	26	2.4%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,076	4	0.4%	1.0%	2
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,081	28	2.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,052	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,052	23	2.2%	3.2%	4
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,053	27	2.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	988	16	1.6%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	989	37	3.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	991	23	2.3%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	968	39	4.0%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	972	41	4.2%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	987	18	1.8%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	943	5	0.5%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	952	13	1.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	957	11	1.1%	3.1%	2

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 39 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 19 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 18 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Physical Disability 9 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 2 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.

77.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

84.0%Positive

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

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree12%

agree54%

disagree15%

strongly disagree14%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree14%

agree30%

disagree33%

strongly disagree20%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree21%

agree32%

disagree16%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

not applicable17%

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

yes28%

no72%

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

strongly agree29%

agree23%

disagree20%

strongly disagree26%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree27%

agree49%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree52%

disagree17%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree23%

agree48%

disagree16%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree23%

agree65%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree29%

agree57%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree21%

agree47%

disagree15%

strongly disagree6%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes75%

no25%

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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

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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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