Wolgarston High School

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Wolgarston High School
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Address
Wolgarston High School
Cannock road

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ST19 5RX

England
Coordinates 52°43′21″N2°05′54″W / 52.72257°N 2.098249°W / 52.72257; -2.098249
Information
Type Academy
Local authority Staffordshire County Council
TrustPenk Valley Academy Trust
Department for Education URN 145381 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Chair of GovernorsKevin Maycock
HeadteacherJo Fairclough
Gender Coeducational
Age13to 18
Houses  Alps
  Pyrenees
  Himalayas
  Rockies
Colour(s)Purple and Green   
Website http://www.wolgarston.staffs.sch.uk/

Wolgarston High School is a coeducational upper school and sixth form located in Penkridge, Staffordshire, England. [1] Wolgarston High School is an age 13 to 18 school, with Year 9 as the main year of entry. The school is smaller than most secondary schools, but with a relatively large sixth form. The great majority of students are from White British backgrounds. The proportions of students who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities or who are eligible for free school meals are both well below national averages. The proportion of students who have a statement of special educational needs is just below the national average. The proportion of students from minority ethnic backgrounds is much lower than the national average. The school has a Leading Parent Partnership award, an International School award and Healthy Schools status. It was redesignated as a Specialist Technology College in 2007. Since 2018 the school converted to academy status and is part of the Penk Valley Academy Trust.

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References

  1. "Wolgarston High School". Wolgarston High School.