Wolgarston High School is a secondary school in Stafford, serving pupils aged 13 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Wolgarston High School currently has around 667 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 7.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Cannock Road, Stafford, ST19 5RX |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Philip Tapp |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 124415 |
| Age Range: | 13 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 849 |
| Number of Pupils: | 667 |
| Number of Boys: | 329 |
| Number of Girls: | 338 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princefield First School Saxon Road , Penkridge ST19 5EP | - not rated | 674 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princefield First School Saxon Road , Penkridge ST19 5EP | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's CofE (A) First School Market Place , Penkridge ST19 5DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshbrook First School Teddesley Road , Penkridge ST19 5BA | - not rated | 1,176 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshbrook First School Teddesley Road , Penkridge ST19 5BA | 3out of 4 | 1,176 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolgarston High School Cannock Road , Penkridge ST19 5RX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolgarston High School Cannock Road , Penkridge ST19 5RX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rural Enterprise Academy Rodbaston Drive , ST19 5PH | 1out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penkridge Middle School Marsh Lane , Penkridge ST19 5BW | - not rated | 892 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Penkridge Middle School Marsh Lane , Penkridge ST19 5BW | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rodbaston College , ST19 5PH | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Staffordshire College Rodbaston Drive , ST19 5PH | - not rated | 2,767 yd | Further education | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haven School Cabins 24, 25 and 26 , Dunston Business Village ST18 9AB | - not rated | 3,053 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.