Wolgarston High School is a secondary school in Stafford, serving pupils aged 13 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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 834 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49% boys and 51% girls. Around 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 58% who stay in school sixth forms and 30% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Cannock Road, Stafford, ST19 5RX |
| Website: | http://www.wolgarston.staffs.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01785788400 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Daniel Boden |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 145381 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/01/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 13 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 860 |
| Number of Pupils: | 834 |
| Number of Boys: | 409 |
| Number of Girls: | 425 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.30% | 745 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 16 |
| Other White | 1.60% | 13 |
| Indian | 1.20% | 10 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 5 |
| African | 0.50% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| 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.