Colton Hills Community School

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Jeremy Road, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton, WV4 5DGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Colton Hills Community School is a secondary school in Wolverhampton for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 122 schools in Wolverhampton. It ranks 19th of 20 secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 14 May 2015, report published 12 June 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 14 November 2023

Pupils enjoy attending Colton Hills. They experience an inclusive, welcoming and aspirational environment in school. Pupils know that it is okay to be different, and they get on with each other well. They often reflect the 'PRIDE' values of participation, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence. The school community takes opportunities to celebrate its diversity often. Pupils know that teachers teach them well and want the best for them. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. Pupils behave well at social times and when moving around school. They are polite and respectful towards each other and to staff. Staff share a strong focus on removing any barriers that pupils may have. This particularly focuses on giving pupils a rich cultural experience. Trips, careers encounters and Wednesday afternoon enrichment contribute well to pupils' development. Sixth-form students are active in the life of school in various ways. Pupils of all ages are involved with numerous councils and unions. Pupils say there are many opportunities to take part in extra-curricular activities. These take place both before and after the normal school day. Opportunities include the Combined Cadet Force, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) clubs and various sports, including swimming.

What the school should improve

  • Plans for the needs of some pupils with SEND do not have enough detail or personalisation. As a result, pupils do not receive sufficient support to enable them to access the curriculum successfully. The school should ensure that these plans are detailed and are implemented effectively.
  • A small number of pupils in the early stages of reading are not receiving the support they need. This means they are not able to catch up with their peers and fully access the curriculum. The school needs to ensure a rigorous approach to identification of those who need support with phonics and fluency so they catch up quickly.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

161 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score39.2

39.2, 6.9 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths24.8%

24.8%, 20.6 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths50.3%

50.3%, 14.5 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc16.1%

16.1%, 24.4 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.16

3.16, 0.93 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

48 students

Average point score per A level entry24.52

24.52, 10.48 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade D+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,163 pupils on roll, with places for 1,144

Eligible for free school meals56.4%

56.4%, 29.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language59.5%

59.5%, 37.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.6%

11.6%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Colton Hills Community School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Royal School, Wolverhampton0.8 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.3
Progress Schools - Wolverhampton1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
The Dormston School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.1
Highfields School2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 51.7
The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 49.4

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Ms Julie Hunter
Address
Jeremy Road, Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton, WV4 5DG
Local authority
Wolverhampton
URN
104395

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.