SchoolScoresColton Hills Community School
Community school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Jeremy Road, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton, WV4 5DG
01902 558420 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 May 2015.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 15 November 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
10 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Wolverhampton comparisons use the 12 of its 23 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 8th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 84% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 7th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 53% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 80% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 80% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 78% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 1%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wolverhampton figures pool parents at the Wolverhampton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
161 pupils in this year group.
25% — 15 points below the Wolverhampton average, and 21 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25% | 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. | 39.2 | 44.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.2 | 3.7 | 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.
161 pupils in this year group.
90% — about the same as the Wolverhampton average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 48% | 45% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 1% | 13% |
| Further education college | 40% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 90% |
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
48 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D+ | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 12% | 21% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 29% | 44% | 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. | 24.5 | 31.5 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
14 subjects, 98 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 20 | 5% | 5% | 27% |
| Mathematics | 16 | 6% | 6% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 14 | 7% | 7% | 30% |
| Psychology | 10 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| English Literature | 8 | 0% | 13% | 23% |
| Geography | 8 | 0% | 13% | 23% |
| Physics | 6 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Economics, Art and Design, Punjabi, History, Environmental Science, German, Italian.
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.
49 students in this year group.
84% — 9 points above the Wolverhampton average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 84% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 8% | 18% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 84% |
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.
70 students in this year group.
76% — 11 points above the Wolverhampton average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 76% | 65% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 19% | 17% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 78% | 76% |
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 Wolverhampton. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 237 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 117 |
| Of those, offered a place | 117 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 298 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.4 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.5
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision for physical disability. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 56.3% | 46.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.3% | 2.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4% | 15.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 97% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 65.9% | 31.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 40% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.9% | 7.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 29% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.7% | 20.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 18% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 37.0 | 11.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 12% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.2% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded9 pupils | 0.80% | 0.27% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 67% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.6 | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 9th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7 | 10.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 20th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 19% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.4% | 12.5%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- The Royal School, Wolverhampton 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Progress Schools - Wolverhampton 1.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- The Dormston School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Highfields School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wolverhampton Grammar School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 42% A*/A at A level
- St Peter's Collegiate Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wolverhampton Girls' High School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beacon Hill Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thomas Telford University Technical College 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Colton Hills Community School's Ofsted rating?
Colton Hills Community School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 May 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 15 November 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Colton Hills Community School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 25% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 21 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Colton Hills Community School?
90% of the 10 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Colton Hills Community School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Colton Hills Community School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 117 families put Colton Hills Community School as their first choice for 237 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 117 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 104395.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- 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.