Wolverhampton Grammar School, founded in 1512, is one of the oldest schools in the country.
And it’s closer than you may think, being within easy access of the wider West Midlands, Shropshire and Staffordshire thanks to flexible school bus links.
The independent day school has expanded its provision to incorporate Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. It is a fully all-through school, providing the opportunity for children of all school ages (4-18) to join a unique community and experience its award-winning approach to education.
Means-tested bursaries and scholarships are available for exceptional and deserving applicants to the Senior and Sixth Form.
If you’ve never visited the stunning 25-acre campus, you can register at any time for an open event or personal tour. Simply visit www.wgs.org.uk/openday to register.
First priority is the happiness of your child
Children at Wolverhampton Grammar School receive superb pastoral care because happy children do well, thrive, and leave with excellent exam results and the confidence to embrace whatever opportunities come their way.
“Your child will never feel alone at Wolverhampton Grammar School,” says Assistant Head in charge of Pastoral Care, Claudine Jones, who leads a team of staff that support and work with families. Support includes a dedicated, expert pastoral team, school counsellor and annual adolescent mental health tracking using the latest digital tools.
Academic excellence
The staff are totally committed to providing the best teaching and learning experience – something that continued in lockdown, thanks to high expertise in online delivery. There is a wide range of subjects, from sciences to humanities, creative arts to languages.
Students grow up to be confident, inquisitive and independent-minded, and their academic achievements speak for themselves. Despite the pressures of the pandemic, students were awarded stellar results at GCSE and A Level. Sixth Form students are also able to study towards Cambridge Technical and BTEC awards in a range of subjects.
Children at Wolverhampton Grammar School receive superb pastoral care because happy children do well, thrive, and leave with excellent exam results and the confidence to embrace whatever opportunities come their way.
Sixth Form students achieved the highest number of A* – A grades for over 10 years, with 66% of entries receiving nothing but the top two grades, alongside 165 A* – B grades awarded (85% of all students).
At GCSE, 641 Grade 9, 8 or 7 awards (equivalent to A* and A) – 79% of all grades – were awarded. Students in Years 11 and 13 enjoyed another exceptional year with 100% pass rate.
The school offers a tailored and individual approach to UCAS and careers support.
Interested to learn more?
Visit the website to register for an open event or to book an individual school tour, www.wgs.org.uk/openday, or contact the Admissions team at Wolverhampton Grammar School, telephone 01902 422939, email admissions@wgs-sch.net.
