Aldersley High School
Academy converter · sixth form · 1,262 pupils
86% stayed in education · Attainment 8 43.5
Further education
City of Wolverhampton College
- Pupils on roll
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- Free school meals
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- Year 11 cohort 2025
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- Ofsted
- Not covered by Ofsted school inspections
What the data says
City of Wolverhampton College is a 16–19 provider, so there is no Year 11 cohort: this page covers where its students went after 16–18 study and what they achieved.
Among the 1,005 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 16% went to university (Wolverhampton 42%, England 37%), and 4% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
A level grades average D+, well below the England average of B-; 0% of students achieved AAB or better including two facilitating subjects (England 18%). The largest A level subjects are Psychology, Sociology and Biology.
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Wolverhampton and England.
The Department for Education has not published destination figures for this school (new school, small cohort or not a state-funded school).
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 1,005 | 2,405 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 64% | 75% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 16% | 42% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 4% | 17% | 19% |
| Further education | 14% | 7% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 7% | 7% |
| Employment | 25% | 18% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 28% | 19% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
No published Key Stage 4 results for this school.
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 2,638 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 59 | 1,266 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | D+ | C | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 22.54 | 31.49 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | D+ | C+ | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 0% | 17% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 27 | 46% | 23% |
| Sociology | 19 | 32% | 13% |
| Biology | 12 | 20% | 20% |
| English Language | 9 | 15% | 4% |
| Chemistry | 9 | 15% | 17% |
| History | 9 | 15% | 13% |
| Business Studies | 8 | 14% | 13% |
| English Literature | 8 | 14% | 11% |
| Physics | 7 | 12% | 12% |
| Mathematics | 7 | 12% | 31% |
| Politics | 6 | 10% | 6% |
| Law | 6 | 10% | 4% |
| Environmental Science | — | — | 1% |
| Italian | — | — | 0% |
| Fine Art | — | — | 3% |
| Punjabi | — | — | 0% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 31 | 53% | — |
| Art and Design | VRQ Level 3 | 30 | 51% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 24 | 41% | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 22 | 37% | — |
| Computer Architecture / Systems | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 20 | 34% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 20 | 34% | — |
| Sports Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 19 | 32% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 2 | 18 | 31% | — |
| Tourism | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 15 | 25% | — |
| Computing and IT Advanced Technician | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 14 | 24% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Extended Diploma L3 - Band N - PPP-D*D*D* | 13 | 22% | — |
| Mathematical Studies | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 9 | 15% | — |
| Childcare Skills | VRQ Level 3 | 9 | 15% | — |
| Business Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | 8 | 14% | — |
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 8 | 14% | — |
| Electrical installation (Buildings / Construction) | VRQ Level 3 | 7 | 12% | — |
| Engineering Studies | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Applied Sciences | BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Psychology | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Law / Legal Studies | BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D* | — | — | — |
| Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) | BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D* | — | — | — |
| Psychology | BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (Band D) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.