Aldersley High School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityWolverhampton
AddressBarnhurst Lane, WV8 1RT
URN139138

School Census

Total 1251
Girls/Boys 607/644
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.5%/51.5%
% pupils where English not first language 30.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 505
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 13.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
05/11/2014 Good
20/10/2010 Good
Inspection Date 05/11/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 20/10/2010
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 43.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 33.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 52.40%
Entering EBacc 80.50%
EBacc average point score 4.02
Progress 8 -0.14
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 33%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 51%
Entering EBacc 82%
EBacc average point score 4.18
Progress 8 0.13
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 52.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 49%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 66%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.88
Progress 8 0.48

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications399
As first preference154
As second preference88
As third preference78
Total Offers Made204
first preference offers150
second preference offers28
third preference offers17
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications482
As first preference211
As second preference101
As third preference78
Total Offers Made205
first preference offers175
second preference offers18
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications487
As first preference201
As second preference120
As third preference71
Total Offers Made232
first preference offers178
second preference offers36
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.30%
Total Applications516
As first preference219
As second preference105
As third preference80
Total Offers Made201
first preference offers168
second preference offers20
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.21%
Total Applications438
As first preference201
As second preference77
As third preference55
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers166
second preference offers18
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.19%
Total Applications418
As first preference197
As second preference85
As third preference60
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers165
second preference offers24
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications330
As first preference136
As second preference65
As third preference54
Total Offers Made195
first preference offers136
second preference offers17
third preference offers15
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications294
As first preference142
As second preference65
As third preference39
Total Offers Made162
first preference offers142
second preference offers11
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications295
As first preference132
As second preference67
As third preference41
Total Offers Made165
first preference offers131
second preference offers16
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications259
As first preference106
As second preference66
As third preference43
Total Offers Made128
first preference offers106
second preference offers11
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications279
As first preference123
As second preference52
As third preference46
Total Offers Made158
first preference offers123
second preference offers12
third preference offers6

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree20%
agree43%
disagree21%
strongly disagree15%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree21%
agree45%
disagree17%
strongly disagree16%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree13%
agree41%
disagree21%
strongly disagree24%
don't know1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree14%
disagree13%
strongly disagree13%
don't know9%
not applicable45%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree21%
agree47%
disagree16%
strongly disagree13%
don't know4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree22%
agree28%
disagree19%
strongly disagree19%
don't know0%
not applicable11%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes32%
no68%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree18%
agree36%
disagree12%
strongly disagree33%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree35%
agree41%
disagree11%
strongly disagree8%
don't know6%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree38%
disagree14%
strongly disagree9%
don't know8%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree21%
agree52%
disagree19%
strongly disagree6%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree32%
agree53%
disagree8%
strongly disagree2%
don't know5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree37%
agree51%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know7%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree20%
agree36%
disagree22%
strongly disagree13%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes54%
no46%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin42.5%
african ethnic origin9.8%
indian ethnic origin9.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin7.3%
pakistani ethnic origin5.4%
any other white background ethnic origin4.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin4.7%
caribbean ethnic origin4.2%
white and asian ethnic origin3.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.9%
any other black background ethnic origin0.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.7%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin45.5%
indian ethnic origin8.2%
african ethnic origin7.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin7%
any other asian background ethnic origin5.4%
any other white background ethnic origin5.3%
pakistani ethnic origin5.1%
caribbean ethnic origin4.5%
white and asian ethnic origin2.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin2.1%
any other black background ethnic origin1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.6%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%

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