Aldersley High School
Barnhurst Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Aldersley High School is a secondary school in Wolverhampton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 122 schools in Wolverhampton. It ranks 14th of 20 secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 November 2014, report published 20 November 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 June 2023
Most pupils enjoy being at Aldersley and make the most of their time in school. They are keen to meet leaders' expectations in lessons and take pride in the work they produce. The majority of pupils attend 'Period 7' enrichment opportunities. They value the choice of activities, such as chess, orchestra and debating. Pupils are clear about teachers' high expectations of their behaviour in lessons. They get on well with their learning and are supportive of each other. However, sometimes, their behaviour outside of lessons falls short of leaders' expectations. Most pupils feel safe in school. They know who they can talk to if they have any concerns and are confident that any issues will be dealt with effectively. Discrimination is uncommon and pupils do not accept it. Pupils usually treat each other respectfully. Pupils know that leaders listen to them. The updated student leadership structure, involving more than 100 pupils and students, means pupils have a say in important decisions. They are proud to be part of how the school has recently improved.
What the school should improve
- At times, teachers do not adapt learning to meet the individual needs of pupils with SEND as well as they could. This means that some of these pupils do not have a consistent learning experience to enable them to be as successful as they could be. Leaders should ensure that the needs of pupils with SEND are consistently met so that they achieve well.
- Leaders' expectations of behaviour are not consistently met by pupils at social times. Some pupils behave inappropriately. A few pupils are unhappy about others' behaviour in communal spaces. Leaders should ensure that their high expectations of behaviour outside of lessons are clearly understood by all and the systems to support good behaviour are consistently applied by staff.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
204 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
71 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,262 pupils on roll, with places for 1,480
Schools near Aldersley High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| School of Coding AEP Limited | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Ormiston NEW Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 35.7 |
| Codsall Community High School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.5 |
| Tettenhall College Incorporated | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 53.4 |
| St Regis Church of England Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | Attainment 8: 36.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- AMETHYST ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Stephen Blower
- Phone
- 01902556868
- Address
- Barnhurst Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RT
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- URN
- 139138
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.