Tettenhall College Incorporated
School summary
Founded in 1863, Tettenhall College is a small independent school in Wolverhammed that takes pupils from age two right through to eighteen, offering both day and boarding places. With just under 200 pupils on roll and a non-denominational Christian ethos, it has the feel of a close-knit community rather than a large institution. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good overall, while singling out pupils' personal development as excellent. A strong sixth form of 83 students sits at the heart of school life.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
25%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
20%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
43%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 February 2024
Teaching & academics
Results at GCSE sit slightly above the national picture, with 25% of grades at 9-7 compared with a 23% average, and the sciences, English and modern languages feature prominently among popular subjects. At A-level, outcomes run below national averages, with 20% of grades at A*-A and 43% at A*-B, suggesting a setting that suits a broad range of abilities rather than only the most academic. Maths, Economics, Computer Studies and Chemistry are popular in the sixth form, and the curriculum stretches beyond traditional A-levels to include BTEC and the EPQ. Around 10% of pupils receive SEN support.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Justin Gomersall
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 83
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a visible part of the school's identity, with rugby, cricket, football, hockey and netball all on offer. Scholarships span academic, sport, performing arts, art and music, signalling genuine breadth beyond the classroom.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1863
- Religious character
- Christian/non-denominational
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 10.35%
- EHC plans
- 1.54%
Mobile phone policy
No mobile phones in school
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,557 - £15,000
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £26,496 - £35,220
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.