SchoolScoresCodsall Community High School
Community school · Secondary, ages 13 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Elliotts Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1PQ
01902 907560 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 March 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
248 pupils in this year group.
48% — 9 points above the Staffordshire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 47.5 | 43.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
251 pupils in this year group.
94% — 2 points above the Staffordshire average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 59% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | 3% | 13% |
| Further education college | 25% | 46% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
62 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 14% | 19% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 38% | 46% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 30.1 | 33.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
11 subjects, 141 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 25 | 8% | 20% | 19% |
| History | 24 | 0% | 4% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 20 | 5% | 25% | 40% |
| Biology | 16 | 6% | 25% | 27% |
| Business Studies:Single | 12 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Physics | 12 | 0% | 8% | 31% |
| Chemistry | 11 | 0% | 18% | 30% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 9 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| English Literature | 8 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Geography, Mathematics (Further).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
170 students in this year group.
80% — about the same as the Staffordshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 80% | 81% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 14% | 11% | 7% |
| Work | 27% | 33% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 80% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
147 students in this year group.
60% — 8 points above the Staffordshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 60% | 52% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 16% | 11% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 55% | 60% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 25% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.5% | 22.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 23% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.9% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 41% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 13.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 21st highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 7.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 65% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 7.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 64% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 20.6% | 20.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 7th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 86% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0 | 18.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 85% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 27% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7 | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.6 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 14th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 38% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4% | 13.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Codsall Middle School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024
- Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023
- Aldersley High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- School of Coding AEP Limited 1.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- St Regis CofE Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 4 expected, 2 needs attention · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- Perton Middle School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023
- Ormiston NEW Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Tettenhall College Incorporated 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 20% A*/A at A level
- St Edmund's Catholic Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wolverhampton Girls' High School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Codsall Community High School's Ofsted rating?
Codsall Community High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 March 2023.
How did Codsall Community High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 3 points above the England average of 45%.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 124400.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.