Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Wolverhampton, West Midlands, West Midlands · WV6 0BY
A selective grammar for girls, Wolverhampton Girls' High School holds an Outstanding rating from Ofsted across every category inspected, from quality of education to its sixth form. With 1,213 pupils against a capacity of 950, it is a large school operating well beyond its intended numbers, a sign of sustained demand for places. Around 28 per cent of pupils speak English as an additional language and roughly 15 per cent are eligible for free school meals, pointing to a genuinely mixed intake. Entry is at 11.
1,213
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
180
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,213
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 20.1
- Location
- Wolverhampton, West Midlands, West Midlands
- Website
- http://www.wghs.org.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- West Midlands Grammar School Consortium
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
5 May 2026
Registration closesNext
26 June 2026
Exam date
12 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Latest results
Attainment 8
75.4
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
97%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably among the strongest in the state sector. The average Attainment 8 score of 75.4 is well above the national figure of 46.9, and 97 per cent of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national average of 47 per cent. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 20 to 1 reflects a busy, full school rather than small classes, yet outcomes remain exceptional.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 3.3%
- EHC plans
- 0.08%
- English as additional language
- 28.2%
- Free school meals
- 14.6%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 28 November 2023
The last word
A high-performing girls' grammar with a uniformly Outstanding inspection record and results that few schools match. Families should expect a competitive 11+ given how heavily oversubscribed it is.
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Wolverhampton Girls' High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Wolverhampton Girls' High School located?
Wolverhampton Girls' High School is located at Tettenhall Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 0BY.
What type of school is Wolverhampton Girls' High School?
Wolverhampton Girls' High School is a state grammar school in West Midlands.
What subjects does Wolverhampton Girls' High School test in the 11+?
Wolverhampton Girls' High School tests English, Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Wolverhampton Girls' High School use for the 11+?
Wolverhampton Girls' High School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Wolverhampton Girls' High School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Wolverhampton Girls' High School 11+ exam is on 12 September 2026.
How do I apply to Wolverhampton Girls' High School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 5 May 2026, registration closes on 26 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Wolverhampton Girls' High School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Wolverhampton Girls' High School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Wolverhampton Girls' High School belong to?
Wolverhampton Girls' High School is part of the West Midlands Grammar School Consortium consortium.
How many places does Wolverhampton Girls' High School offer?
Wolverhampton Girls' High School has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend Wolverhampton Girls' High School?
Wolverhampton Girls' High School has approximately 1,213 pupils on roll.
What is Wolverhampton Girls' High School's Ofsted rating?
Wolverhampton Girls' High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 28 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.