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Aldersley High School

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

personMr Matthew Winzor

corporate_fareAMETHYST ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onWolverhampton, WV8 1RT

language Visit Website phone 1902556868

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,251

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Attainment 8

43.5

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GCSE Rank

#11 in Wolverhampton

#2,017 of 3,216 nationally

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Aldersley High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Wolverhampton, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Aldersley High School is an academy converter in Wolverhampton, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of AMETHYST ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,293 pupils on roll, of whom 48% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.5, placing the school #11 in Wolverhampton and #2,017 of 3,216 nationally. 32.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 39.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.22 — 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 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.1 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

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

32.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.0%

Entering EBacc79.90%

EBacc APS4.03

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80.50%

EBacc APS4.02

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc82%

EBacc APS4.19

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.48

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS4.88

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc89%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.83

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc95%

EBacc APS4.74

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS3.45

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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)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships4%

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

-0.22

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.4%

Achieving A*–A17.6%

Achieving A*–B39.2%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate97.8%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.49

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate92.70%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 June 2023

Inspection Report

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07 March 2018

Inspection Report

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05 November 2014

Inspection Report

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04 January 2013

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-03-07

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-11-05

Section 8 Inspection due to Parental Complaint Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-10-20

None EIF

Good

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

3.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.9%(37 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 1,293 pupils. During this period, there were 49 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.8%, 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)	1,293	49	3.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,293	58	4.5%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,276	64	5.0%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,278	75	5.9%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,269	189	14.9%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,257	306	24.3%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,251	176	14.1%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,257	173	13.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,182	79	6.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,194	60	5.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,204	60	5.0%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,160	46	4.0%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,160	16	1.4%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,161	40	3.4%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,065	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,065	33	3.1%	3.2%	3
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,069	34	3.2%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	963	14	1.5%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	968	29	3.0%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	960	34	3.5%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	841	25	3.0%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	851	18	2.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	837	35	4.2%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	804	10	1.2%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	810	26	3.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	807	23	2.9%	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.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 58 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 53 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 35 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 25 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 17 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 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.

63.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

66.0%Positive

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

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree13%

agree41%

disagree21%

strongly disagree24%

don't know1%

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%

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%

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%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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