Wolgarston High School | |
Coordinates: | 52.7226°N -2.0982°W |
Trust: | Penk Valley Academy Trust |
Head Label: | Headteacher |
Head: | Jo Fairclough |
Chair Label: | Chair of Governors |
Chair: | Kevin Maycock |
Address: | Cannock road |
Country: | England |
Postcode: | ST19 5RX |
Ofsted: | yes |
Urn: | 145381 |
Lower Age: | 13 |
Upper Age: | 18 |
Houses: | Alps Pyrenees Himalayas Rockies |
Colours: | 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.