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School profile
Verified 17 August 2026
Wolverhampton Grammar School is a private secondary-stage school in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, with a published age range of 4-18.
Private school Co-ed Ages 4-18 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-18
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Wolverhampton Grammar School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Wolverhampton Grammar School combines a long-established independent education with a deliberately broad idea of achievement. Pupils can stay from the early years through Sixth Form in a co-educational day-school setting, with the senior years bringing academic ambition, specialist teaching and activities beyond lessons. Individual progress sits alongside examination success, so the experience is not built around one type of pupil or one narrow definition of ability.
The senior curriculum keeps plenty of doors open. GCSE pupils choose from a wide range of subjects, while Physical Education, Games and a dedicated Wellbeing course sit alongside the academic timetable. Music has recital and practice spaces, science is taught through practical work in purpose-built laboratories, and the extra-curricular programme extends into sport, performance, technology and clubs. Wellbeing covers friendships, mental and physical health, online safety, first aid and personal finance, giving pastoral work a concrete place in school life.
Sixth Form students can shape a programme from more than 20 A Level and Cambridge Technical courses. Options include Politics and Economics, Further Mathematics and technical routes in Sport and Information Technology. Small classes, additional teaching time and an Extended Project Qualification can support deeper study or a particular university or career direction. The 2025 results included a 100% pass rate across A Levels and Cambridge Technical qualifications, with 44% of A Level grades at A* or A.
Wolverhampton Grammar combines structure with range. There is room for serious academic study, but also for music, games, sport, creative work and the practical parts of becoming more independent. The absence of boarding keeps the model rooted in daily school life and the local community, while the Sixth Form offers a clear next stage for pupils continuing in the same environment. Its character lies in that balance: a co-educational independent education with many different ways for pupils to find their strengths.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 27.4 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 34.5% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Wolverhampton and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 27.4
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 1.54
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Wolverhampton and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 4-18
- Headteacher
- Mr Nic Anderson
- Pupil roll
- 739 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Compton Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
- Postcode
- WV3 9RB
- Area
- Wolverhampton
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mr Nic Anderson
School contact
- School phone
- 01902421326
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01902 422 939
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
- Papers and stages
- 2 stages
- Format
- Mixed format
Papers and rounds
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Round 1
English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Writing task, Other
Year 7 entrance test
Year 7 applicants sit online English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning, plus a writing task task and team-building exercise.
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Round 2
Interview
Sixth Form interview
Sixth Form entry is assessed by interview and a satisfactory school report, with published GCSE entry requirements.
Published assessment components
English, Maths, Verbal reasoning, Writing task and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.
Published
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English
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Maths
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Verbal reasoning
Year 7 applicants sit online English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning, plus a writing task task and team-building exercise.
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Writing task
Year 7 applicants sit online English, Maths and Verbal Reasoning, plus a writing task task and team-building exercise.
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Interview
Sixth Form entry is assessed by interview and a satisfactory school report, with published GCSE entry requirements.
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 27.4 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 1.54 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 34.5% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 41.73 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 16 April 2024
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 16 April 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Wolverhampton Grammar School handle admissions?
Wolverhampton Grammar School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Wolverhampton Grammar School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Wolverhampton Grammar School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Wolverhampton Grammar School?
Wolverhampton Grammar School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 16 April 2024.