How many pupils does Wombourne High School have?

Wombourne High School has 1,002 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Wombourne High School's Ofsted rating?

Wombourne High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 March 2022).

How does Wombourne High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Wombourne High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.1 in 2025/26.

Is Wombourne High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wombourne High School is part of INVICTUS EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Wombourne High School?

Wombourne High School is located at Ounsdale Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV5 8BJ.

Wombourne High School

Ounsdale Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV5 8BJ

Good

Inspected 8 March 2022

Good

Ofsted

43.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,002

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Wombourne High School

Wombourne High School is an academy sponsor led in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,002 pupils on roll. It is part of INVICTUS EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 March 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.1 (2025/26). 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,002 / 1,106 (91%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 8 March 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.8%

Free school meals

0.8%

EAL

1.6%

SEN support

15.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

43.1

Attainment 8

152 pupils

42.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

60.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

18 students

5.6%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

63%

To higher education

To top-third universities

10%

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

85%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.3%

Overall absence

23.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

57.01

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.7 vs 2023/24

18.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

6.05

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

£50,235

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£8,695 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.7% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,193

Spend per pupil

£7,384

Income per pupil

65%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Ounsdale Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV5 8BJ
Phone: 01902504930
Principal: Nick Bradnick-Thompson
Website: http://www.wombournehighschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

INVICTUS EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wombourne High School?: Wombourne High School is an academy sponsor led in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Wombourne High School have?: Wombourne High School has 1,002 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Wombourne High School's Ofsted rating?: Wombourne High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 March 2022).
How does Wombourne High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Wombourne High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.1 in 2025/26.
Is Wombourne High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Wombourne High School is part of INVICTUS EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Wombourne High School?: Wombourne High School is located at Ounsdale Road, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV5 8BJ.

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