With your children`s education near the top of the priority list when moving home, this detailed insight into state and independent education across our local catchment area will hopefully provide a invaluable asset in assisting you to fi nd the LOCAL GOOD SCHOOL GUIDE ideal property

Wolverhampton

Grammar- An education as individual School as your child

e Royal School - Sixth Formers play an integral part in the School community - Best ever report from the Independent Schools Inspectorate

Shrewsbury High School - Celebrates two National awards School- A place where hard work and fun are indistinguishable Old- Pupils are encouragedHall to develop a love of learning College- Pupils thrive in the School’s inspiring and supportive environment

TETTENHALL OFFICE OFFICE WOMBOURNE OFFICE 13-15 High Street, Tettenhall 22-23 Whitburn Street High Street, Wombourne , WV6 8QS Bridgnorth, WV16 4QN South Staff ordshire WV5 9DP Tel: 01902 747744 · Fax: 01902 747733 Tel: 01746 766499 ·Fax: 01746 768889 Tel: 01902 326366 · Fax: 01902 326470 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] LETTINGS DEPARTMENT: 13-15 High Street, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV6 8QS · Tel: 01902 749944 · Fax: 01902 747733

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Berriman Eaton is the leading local Estate Agency that has been serving its market place across West Midlands, Shropshire and South Staffordshire for many years. Combining their professionalism and vast experience in the local housing and rental market, Nick Berriman and Caroline Eaton regarded developing a unique school guide as a natural stepping stone for keeping home sellers and buyers well informed. “School selection is unquestionably a much major factor when looking for a new home, so understanding and helping our clients needs was a key constituent in the development”. “Following the successful launch last year, the 2016 guide has been improved to embrace state secondary and primary schools in our catchment area that are rated as ‘good’ and ‘outstanding’ by their last Ofsted inspections. “We were overwhelmed by the positive response from last year’s circulation of 10,000 copies. The free publication provided the early steps in assisting purchasers and as before, our aim is to provide a guide to access quality education from both the state and independent sector available from the communities we serve. We sincerely hope our new publication will offer some informed and valuable assistance in your quest for your new home”.

Nick Berriman & Caroline Eaton, Directors

Our Top 10 Guide to buying near your preferred school 1. Plan well ahead and check the waiting list for the appropriate year 2. Don’t rely too much on Ofsted and league tables. Visit a selection of schools and fi nd one that suits your child’s abilities and character 3. Look for areas where there are both good primary and secondary schools 4. Meet the head teachers, make sure the good ones aren’t planning retirement 5. Check catchment area and any other criteria that could assist directly with the school 6. If you are planning for your child to walk to school, check road safety and short cuts 7. Do a dummy run and check for heavy traffi c at school times 8. Talk to other parents 9. Don’t put all your eggs in one basket for an area with only one good school - look for an area with a range of good schools 10. Be prepared to pay a premium if near a good state school, but it will be money well invested

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INDEX Page 4/5 Page 6 Wolverhampton Page 7-16 State Primary School Listings Page 17 Page 18-19 Listings Page 20-21 & Old Hall Page 22 The Royal School Page 23-26 State Listings Page 27 Prestfelde School Page 28 Shrewsbury High School Page 31-32 The Brindley Group

Berriman Eaton catchment area Whitchurch TETTENHALL OFFICE Little 13-15 High Street, Tettenhall Haywood Gnosall Wolverhampton, Brocton A518 West Midlands WV6 8QS Newport ST Rugeley Tel: 01902 747744 Fax: 01902 747733 Lilleshall Penkridge Email: Shrewsbury Donnington Wheaton Aston [email protected] A518 Wellington TF M6 A5 Cannock

Brewood Burntwood BRIDGNORTH OFFICE Bridgtown A449 Hammerwich 22-23 Whitburn Street Dawley Great Wyrley M54 Featherstone Brownhills Bridgnorth, Shropshire WV16 4QN WS Shenstone Madeley Albrighton Tel: 01746 766499 Codsall Essington Pelsall

Fax: 01746 768889 Bloxwich A442 WV Aldridge Much Email: Wenlock [email protected] Pattingham Wolverhampton Walsall Sutton A458 Penn Bilston Coldfield WOMBOURNE OFFICE A454 Wednesbury SY Great Barr High Street, Wombourne Bridgnorth Wombourne Tipton South WV5 9DP West Tel: 01902 326366 DY Bromwich A458 Fax: 01902 326470 A442 Birmingham Email: [email protected] Highley Kinver Halesowen

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3 Contents.indd 1 16/02/2016 21:35 why should you choose tettenhall college? A unique atmosphere with remarkable opportunities where every pupil achieves their personal best.

ounded in 1863, Tettenhall College is an independent school for boys and girls aged 2 to 18 years. Located on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Tettenhall, the school Fsits in a beautiful setting of over 30 acres of historic woodlands. With outstanding on-site facilities in a safe and secure environment, pupils are known, taught and nurtured as individuals within a genuine family atmosphere. Pupils thrive in the School’s inspiring and supportive environment. We are proud of the commitment of strengths to encourage the fulfilment of every pupil’s our staff, and the partnership between the School potential. and parents fosters a unique atmosphere in which our All of the key attributes of a highly successful school pupils flourish. Children are encouraged and supported are to be found in our latest inspection reports. in being the very best they can, having a positive mind- These make reference to outstanding pastoral care, set and developing a true sense of self-worth. Manners excellent arrangements for welfare, good progress in and courtesy are important; good humour and care learning and academic achievement and exemplary for one another central. Through the remarkable pupil behaviour. At the end of their school journey opportunities we offer with extensive extra-curricular our leavers are equipped with excellent academic activities, pupils are able to discover their own qualifications, essential life skills and a lasting set of individual talents and interests and pursue them to the values. best of their abilities. Take the opportunity to take a closer look, we’d Academically, our small class sizes and focus on love to show you around. To arrange a visit please the individual’s learning style ensures that our pupils contact our Admissions team on 01902 751119 or email always achieve their personal best. We have a strong [email protected]. reputation for the quality of our teaching throughout our School, from the initial love of learning that is developed in our younger pupils to the A level courses that our Sixth Formers shine in. We make full use of our stunning location with an on-site Forest School, full sized rugby, football and pitches plus a swimming pool and theatre. Lessons are geared to stimulate and stretch pupils at all levels, and teachers effectively gauge individual ability and personal

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Tettenhall College FP.indd 1 08/02/2016 20:09 Wolverhampton Grammar School Education as individual as your child

Independent Day School for Boys and Girls Junior School ages 7-11 Senior School ages 11-16 ages 16-18

Looking for the best independent education? There is only one choice.

Wolverhampton Grammar School was founded in 1512. Our 23 acre site to the west of the city, blends stunning original architecture with creative, innovative learning spaces. The school provides education from Year 3 to 13 (ages 7 - 18) for children from across the Wolverhampton, Shropshire, Staffordshire and wider West Midlands areas.

01902 421326 www.wgs.org.uk

Wolverhampton Grammar School Compton Road Wolverhampton WV3 9RB

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LOCAL Good School Guide

State Primary Schools rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted - Inside the Local Government Unitary Authorities of Wolverhampton, Dudley, Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire and Staffordshire schools which fall inside our catchment area.

Ofsted Name Age Range Report Date School Type Denomination Total Pupils Boys Girls /Rating Age Age Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range DUDLEY Range Range ools Alder Coppice Primary School,

Northway, Dudley, DY3 3PS 03/04/14 Foundation ch 3-11 None 479 48.6 51.4 01384 816610 (2) School s

www.alder.dudley.sch.uk

Amblecote Primary School, School ary Drive, Stourbridge, DY8 4DQ 22/09/11 Community 5-11 None 291 50.5 49.5 01384 818335 (2) School im www.amblecote.dudley.sch.uk pr Ashwood Park Primary School, Bells Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 5DJ 12/02/14 Community 3-11 None 308 50.3 49.7 01984 818545 (2) School www.ashwood.dudley.sch.uk Belle Vue Primary School, Lawnswood Road, Stourbridge, DY8 5BZ 11/10/11 Community 3-11 None 448 51.3 48.7 01384 818615 (2) School www.belle-vue.dudley.sch.uk Blanford Mere Primary School, Mimosa Walk, , DY6 7EA 08/10/13 Community 4-11 None 212 52.4 47.6 01384 818365 (2) School www.blanford.dudley.sch.uk Blowers Green Primary School, Blowers Green Road, Dudley, DY2 8UZ 31/10/12 Community 3-11 None 229 50.2 49.8 01384 818490 (2) School www.blowers.dudley.sch.uk

Bromley Hills Primary School, Granville Drive, Kingswinford, 13/09/12 Community 5-11 None 293 55.6 44.4 DY6 8LW- 01384 816940 (2) School www.bromhills.dudley.sch.uk

Brook Primary School, George Street, Stourbridge, DY8 5YN 25/04/13 Community 5-11 None 380 50 50 01384 818835 (2) School www.brook.dudley.sch.uk Church of the Ascension C of E Primary School, New Street, Kingswinford, Voluntary 28/05/12 DY6 9AH - 01384 818760 5-11 Controlled C of E 292 52.7 47.3 (2) www.churchoftheascensionprimary. School org.uk Cotwall End Primary School, Cotwall End Road, Dudley, DY3 3YG 12/05/15 Community 5-11 None 346 53.8 46.2 01384 818730 (2) School www.cotwall.dudley.sch.uk Dawley Brook Primary School, Dubarry Avenue, Kingswinford, DY6 9BP 13/02/14 Community 3-11 None 240 52.5 47.5 01384 818770 (2) School www.dawley.dudley.sch.uk Dingle Community Primary School, Madeley Road, Kingswinford, 23/01/13 Community 5-11 None 168 47.6 52.4 DY6 8PF - 01384 818305 (2) School www.dingle.dudley.sch.uk Dudley Wood Primary School, Dudley Wood Road, Dudley, DY2 0DB 25/04/13 Community 3-11 None 462 48.9 51.1 01384 818690 (2) School www.dudley-wood.dudley.sch.uk

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Ofsted Name Age Range Report Date School Type Denomination Total Pupils Boys Girls /Rating

Fairhaven Primary School, Barnett 24/09/13 Community Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 5PY 4-11 None 301 52.2 47.8 (2) School 01384 818385 - (no e-mail) s l Gig Mill Primary School, The Broadway, Stourbridge, DY8 3HL 11/09/13 Community oo 3-11 None 577 51.6 48.4 01384 818600 (2) School

ch www.gig-mill.dudley.sch.uk s Glynne Primary School, Cot Lane, y y Kingswinford, DY6 9TH 01/11/12 Community 3-11 None 481 52 48 01384 816960 (2) School ar www.glynne.dudley.sch.uk im Ham Dingle Primary School, Old Ham

pr Lane, Stourbridge, DY9 0UN 22/03/12 Community 4-11 None 379 49.1 50.9 01384 818965 (2) School www.hamdingleprimary.co.uk

Jesson’s C of E Primary School (VA), School Street, Dudley, DY1 2AQ 08/05/14 Voluntary 3-11 C of E 578 51.2 48.8 01384 816825 (2) Aided School www.jessons.dudley.sch.uk

Maidensbridge Primary School, Beachcroft Road, Kingswinford, DY6 0HX 26/06/13 Community 4-11 None 198 50 50 01384 818405 (2) School www.maidens.dudley.sch.uk

Milking Bank Primary School, Aintree Way, Dudley, DY1 2SL 16/05/13 Community 3-11 None 472 49.8 50.2 01384 816695 (2) School www.milking.dudley.sch.uk

Netherbrook Primary School, Chester Road, Dudley, DY2 9RZ 26/02/15 Community 3-11 None 497 49.9 50.1 01384 818415 (2) School www.netherbrook.dudley.sch.uk

Netherton C of E Primary School, Voluntary Highbridge Road, Dudley, DY2 0HU 26/02/14 3-11 Controlled C of E 362 50 50 01384 816895 (2) School www.netherton.dudley.sch.uk

Oldswinford C of E Primary School, Voluntary Field Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 2JQ 04/06/14 5-11 Controlled C of E 416 55.3 44.7 01384 818790 (2) School www.oldswinford.dudley.sch.uk

Pedmore CE Primary School, Hagley Road, Pedmore, Stourbridge, 04/06/15 Voluntary 5-11 C of E 221 49.8 50.2 DY9 0RH - 01384 819955 (2) Aided School www.pedmore.dudley.sch.uk

Queen Victoria Primary School, Bilston Street, Dudley, DY3 1JB 27/11/12 Community 3-11 None 653 53.3 46.7 01384 812545 (2) School www.queenvictoriaprimary.com

Red Hall Primary School, Zoar Street, Dudley, DY3 2PA 20/01/15 Community 3-11 None 334 49.7 50.3 01384 813850 (2) School www.redhallprimary.co.uk

The Ridge Primary School, Gregory Road, Stourbridge, DY8 3NF 27/02/14 Community 4-11 None 208 45.2 54.8 01384 818800 (2) School www.ridge.dudley.sch.uk

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Ofsted Name Age Range Report Date School Type Denomination Total Pupils Boys Girls /Rating

Roberts Primary School, Robert Street, Dudley, DY3 2AZ 08/07/14 Community 3-11 None 712 52.1 47.9 01384 818275 (2) School

www.robertsprimary.org.uk s

Russells Hall Primary School, Overfield Road, Dudley, DY1 2NX 24/09/13 Community 4-11 None 373 48.5 51.5 01384 816785 (1) School

www.russellshall.org.uk chool s St. Chad’s Catholic Primary School, – Catholic Lane, Dudley, DY3 3UE 12/05/11 Roman 4-11 Converter 199 44.2 55.8 01384 818720 (2) Catholic Mainstream www.st-chads.dudley.sch.uk

St. James’s C of E Primary School,

Kingsway, Stourbridge, DY8 4RU 22/01/14 Voluntary primary 4-11 C of E 386 53.4 46.6 01384 818810 (2) Aided School www.st-james.dudley.sch.uk

St Mary’s C of E (VC) Primary School, Voluntary Queen Street, Kingswinford, DY6 7AQ 12/03/14 3-11 Controlled C of E 182 49.5 50.5 01384 818295 (2) School www.st-mary-ki.dudley.sch.uk

Straits Primary School, Longfellow Road, Dudley, DY3 3EE 26/09/13 Community 5-11 None 338 49.7 50.3 01384 818575 (2) School www.straitsprimaryschool.com

Age Age Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range shropshire Range Range

Alveley Primary School, Daddlebrook Road, Alveley, Bridgnorth WV15 6JT 12/12/12 Community 4-11 None 97 54.6 45.4 01746 780284 (2) School www.alveley.shropshire.sch.uk

Beckbury C of E Primary School, Voluntary Beckbury, Shifnal, TF11 9DQ 19/09/13 5-11 Controlled C of E 55 60 40 01952 750287 (2) School www.beckbury.shropshire.sch.uk

Brockton C of E Primary School, Voluntary Brockton, Much Wenlock, TF13 6JR 07/12/11 5-11 Controlled C of E 72 41.7 58.3 01746 785671 (2) School www.brocktonprimary.co.uk

Broseley CE Primary School, Dark Voluntary Lane, Broseley, TF12 5LW 22/05/14 5-11 Controlled C of E 214 54.2 45.8 01952 882673 (2) School www.broseleyprimary.co.uk Castlefields Primary School, Castlefields, Bridgnorth, WV16 5DQ 26/11/14 Community 01746 764072 3-11 None 257 49 51 (2) School www.castlefields-bridgnorth. shropshire.sch.uk Claverley C of E Primary School, Aston Lane, Wolverhampton, WV5 7DX 01/07/15 Voluntary 4-11 C of E 108 59.3 40.7 01746 710636 (2) Aided School www.claverleyprimary.co.uk

Highley Community Primary School, Grasmere Drive, Bridgnorth, 02/10/13 Community 5-11 None 210 49 51 WV16 6EH - 01746 861541 (2) School www.highleyprimaryschool.co.uk

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Ofsted Name Age Range Report Date School Type Denomination Total Pupils Boys Girls /Rating

John Wilkinson Primary School, Coalport Road, Broseley, TF12 5AN 22/11/11 Community 5-11 None 175 51.4 48.6 01952 882950 (1) School www.johnwilkinsonprimary.co.uk

Kinlet C of E Primary School, School Voluntary Lane, Kinlet, DY12 3BG 03/07/12 4-11 Controlled C of E 66 54.5 45.5 01299 841210 (2) School www.kinlet.shropshire.sch.uk

Longnor C of E Primary School, Voluntary Frodesely Road, Longnor, 21/09/11 5-11 Controlled C of E 99 54.5 45.5 Shrewsbury, SY5 7PP - 01743 718493 (1) School www.longnorschool.org.uk

rimary schools rimary Much Wenlock Primary School,

p Racecourse Lane, Much Wenlock, 02/10/12 Community 4-11 None 164 47 53 TF13 6JG - 01952 727634 (2) School www.muchwenlock.shropshire.sch.uk

St. Giles C of E Primary School, Voluntary Portland Crescent, Shrewsbury, 23/10/08 5-11 Controlled C of E 328 56.1 43.9 SY2 5NJ - 01743 356579 (1) School www.st-giles.shropshire.sch.uk

St. John’s Catholic Primary School, Innage Gardens, Bridgnorth, 15/05/13 Voluntary Roman 4-11 207 47.8 52.2 WV16 4HW - 01746 762061 (2) Aided School Catholic www.st-johns.shropshire.sch.uk St. Leonard’s C of E Primary School, Innage Lane, Bridgnorth, WV16 4HL Voluntary 04/11/14 01746 762781 3-11 Controlled C of E 344 49.7 50.3 (2) www.bridgnorth-st-leonards. School shropshire.sch.uk St. Mary’s C of E Primary School, Shaw Voluntary Lane, Wolverhampton, WV7 3DS 27/02/14 5-11 Controlled C of E 197 50.3 49.7 01902 372885 (2) School www.stmarysalbrighton.org.uk

Shifnal Primary School, Curriers Lane, Shifnal, TF11 8EJ 06/03/13 Community 3-11 None 254 48.8 51.2 01952 460500 (2) School www.shifnalprimary.co.uk

Stottesdon Primary School, Academy – Stottesdon, Kidderminster, DY14 8UE 04/07/12 5-11 Converter C of E 94 44.7 55.3 01746 718617 (1) Mainstream www.stottesdon.shropshire.sch.uk

Worfield Endowed C of E Primary School, Main Street, Bridgnorth, 27/03/14 Voluntary 3-11 C of E 204 51 49 WV15 5LF - 01746 716606 (2) Aided School www.worfield.shropshire.sch.uk

Age Age Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range staffordshire Range Range

All Saints C of E, School Road, Trysull, Voluntary Wolverhampton, WV5 7HR 14/05/09 3-11 Controlled C of E 122 52.5 47.5 01902 894452 (1) School www.allsaints-trysull.staffs.sch.uk

Birches First School, Birches Avenue, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 2JH 26/02/13 Community 3-9 None 188 53.7 46.3 01902 434100 (1) School www.birches.staffs.sch.uk

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Ofsted Name Age Range Report Date School Type Denomination Total Pupils Boys Girls /Rating

Brindley Heath Junior School, Enville Road, Stourbridge, DY7 6AA 10/06/15 Community 7-11 None 211 48.8 51.2 01384 872343 (2) School

www.brindleyheath.co.uk s l Codsall Middle School, Wolverhampton Road, 11/07/13 Community oo Wolverhampton, WV8 1PB 9-13 None 482 51.2 48.8 (2) School 01902 343177 ch

www.codsall-middle.staffs.sch.uk s

Featherstone Academy, The Avenue, y Academy – Wolverhampton, WV10 7AS 28/02/12

3-11 Converter None 222 54.1 45.9 ar 01902 734167 (2) Mainstream www.featherstoneacademy.co.uk im Havergal C of E (C) Primary School, pr School Lane, Wolverhampton, Academy 4-11 N/A C of E 328 56.1 43.9 WV10 7LE - 01922 415342 Sponsor Led www.havergal.org.uk

Lane Green First School, Bilbrook Road, Wolverhampton, WV8 1EU 07/03/11 Community 3-9 None 174 55.7 44.3 01902 434300 (2) School www.lanegreen.staffs.sch.uk

Penkridge Middle School, Marsh Lane, Stafford, ST19 5BW 11/07/13 Community 9-13 None 400 50.8 49.2 01785 355545 (2) School penkridge.staffs.sch.uk

Perton First School, Manston Drive, Wolverhampton, WV6 7LX 12/03/13 Community 3-9 None 307 46.6 53.4 01902 750006 (2) School www.perton-first.ik.org Perton Sandown First School, Sandown Drive, Perton, 06/12/11 Community Wolverhampton, WV6 7PS 3-9 None 223 56.1 43.9 (1) School 01902 742686 www.sandown-first-school.org.uk St. Andrew’s CofE (C) Primary School, Voluntary Ferrers Road, Stafford, ST18 0JN 11/06/14 4-11 Controlled C of E 161 49.7 50.3 01889 256555 (2) School www.st-andrews-weston.staffs.sch.uk

St. Bernadette’s Catholic Primary School, Lindale Drive, Wolverhampton, 21/01/15 Voluntary Roman 4-11 83 49.4 50.6 WV5 8DZ - 01902 894787 (2) Aided School Catholic www.stbernadetteswombourne.org.uk St. Christopher’s Catholic Primary School, Wolverhampton Road, 12/12/13 Voluntary Roman Wolverhampton, WV8 1PF 4-11 218 50.5 49.5 (2) Aided School Catholic 01902 434310 www.st-christophers.staffs.sch.uk St. John’s Primary Academy, Hobnock Road, Essington, Academy – 04/06/09 Wolverhampton, WV11 2RF 3-11 Converter C of E 501 53.9 46.1 (1) 01922 476695 Mainstream www.st-johns-essington.staffs.sch.uk St. Michael’s CofE First School, Market Place, Stafford, ST19 5DJ 12/07/11 Voluntary 3-9 C of E 132 55.3 44.7 01785 712344 (2) Aided School www.stmichaelspenkridgeschool.co.uk

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Ofsted Name Age Range Report Date School Type Denomination Total Pupils Boys Girls /Rating

St. Nicholas CofE (C) First School, Voluntary Belvide Gardens, Wolverhampton, 06/11/13 3-9 Controlled C of E 344 50.6 49.4 WV8 1AN - 01902 434126 (2) School

s www.st-nicholas.staffs.sch.uk

Westfield Primary School, Ounsdale Road, Wolverhampton, WV5 8BH 19/03/15 Community 3-11 None 424 52.6 47.4 01902 892143 (2) School

chool www.westfield.staffs.sch.uk s Age Age telford & wrekin Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range

ry ry Range Range a Church Aston Infant School, Church Aston, Newport, TF10 9JN 18/03/14 Community 5-7 None 43 60.5 39.5

rim 01952 386390 (2) School

p www.churchastoninfantschool.co.uk

Coalbrookdale and Ironbridge C of E Primary School, Dale End, Telford 05/10/11 Voluntary 5-11 C of E 219 49.3 50.7 TF8 7DS - 01952 386629 (1) Aided School www.coalbrookdaleschool.org.uk

John Fletcher of Madeley Primary Voluntary School, Upper Road, Telford, TF7 5DL 15/05/13 C of E/ 4-11 Controlled 402 52.5 47.5 01952 388188 (2) Methodist School www.johnfletcher.wrekin.sch.uk

John Randall Primary School, Queen Street, Telford, TF7 4DS 28/11/13 Community 3-11 None 227 49.3 50.7 01952 388390 (2) School www.johnrandallprimary.taw.org.uk

Lilleshall Primary School, Limekiln Lane, Lilleshall, TF10 9EY 02/05/13 Community 5-11 None 214 44.9 55.1 01952 388430 (1) School www.lilleshallschool.taw.org.uk

Moorfield Primary School, Wellington Road, Newport, TF10 7QU 19/03/14 Foundation 5-11 None 281 47 53 01952 386470 (1) School www.moorfield.taw.org.uk Newport Voluntary Controlled Junior School, Avenue Voluntary 25/04/12 Road, Newport, TF10 7EA 7-11 Controlled C of E 211 47.4 52.6 (2) 01952 386600 School www.newportjuniorschool.org.uk Newport Infant School, Granville Avenue, Newport, TF10 7DX 08/06/11 Community 5-11 None 217 50.7 49.3 01952 386610 (1) School www.newportinfants.taw.org.uk

St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Coronation Crescent, Telford, TF7 5EJ 11/06/14 Voluntary Roman 4-11 127 48.8 51.2 01952 388255 (2) Aided School Catholic www.stmarystelford.taw.org.uk St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Primary School, Coppice Drive, Newport, 05/12/12 Voluntary Roman TF10 7HU - 01952 386450 5-11 166 56.6 43.4 (1) Aided School Catholic www.stpeterandpaulcatholicprimary. taw.org St. Peter’s Church of England Controlled Primary School, Stackyard Voluntary 12/03/13 Lane, Edgmond, TF10 8JQ 5-11 Controlled C of E 209 54.5 45.5 (1) 01952 811692 School www.stpetersedgmond.org.uk

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Ofsted Name Age Range Report Date School Type Denomination Total Pupils Boys Girls /Rating

Age Age Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range wolverhampton Range Range

Berrybrook Primary School, s Greenacres Avenue, Wolverhampton, Academy 3-11 N/A None 242 47.1 52.9 WV10 8NZ - 01902 558556 Sponsor Led www.berrybrookprimary.org.uk

Bushbury Hill Primary School, Old chool

Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, 17/06/14 Community s 3-11 None 252 51.6 48.4 WV10 8BY - 01902 558230 (2) School www.bushburyhillprimary.co.uk

Castlecroft Primary School, Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HS 07/11/13 Community 3-11 None 267 45.7 54.3 01902 556606 (2) School

www.castlecroftprimaryschool.com primary Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School, Shaw Voluntary 26/03/12 Lane, Wolverhampton, WV6 8EL 3-7 Controlled C of E 253 52.2 47.8 (2) 01902 558945 School www.christchurchinfantschool.co.uk Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School, Woodcote Road, Voluntary 16/07/13 Wolverhampton, WV6 8LG 7-11 Controlled C of E 248 52 48 (2) 01902 558700 School www.christchurchjuniors.com Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School, Ashmore Avenue, Wolverhampton, 28/01/14 Voluntary Roman 3-11 236 47 53 WV11 2LT - 01902 866840 (2) Aided School Catholic corpuschristiprimaryschool@ wolverhampton.gov.uk D’Eyncourt Primary School, Mullett Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 1DD 04/07/13 Community 4-11 None 318 50.9 49.1 01902 558778 (2) School www.deyncourtprimary.com

Dovecotes Primary School, Ryefield, Wolverhampton, WV8 1TX 17/09/13 Community 3-11 None 272 51.1 48.9 01902 558284 (2) School www.dovecotesprimary.co.uk

Eastfield Primary School, Colliery Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 2QY 17/01/13 Community 5-11 None 265 46 54 01902 558604 (2) School www.eastfieldprimaryschool.org.uk Edward the Elder Primary School, Moathouse Lane East, 26/03/12 Community Wolverhampton, WV11 3DB 3-11 None 228 53.5 46.5 (2) School 01902 558765 www.edwardtheelderschool.co.uk

Elston Hall Primary School, Stafford Academy – Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 6NN 04/12/14 3-11 Converter None 696 50.4 49.6 01902 558866 (1) www.elstonhall.org.uk Mainstream

Fallings Park Primary School, Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, 06/11/12 Community 3-11 None 512 52.7 47.3 WV10 8BN - 01902 558375 (2) School www.fallingsparkprimary.co.uk

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Ofsted Name Age Range Report Date School Type Denomination Total Pupils Boys Girls /Rating

Graiseley Primary School, Pool Street, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NE 13/02/14 Community 3-11 None 234 54.7 45.3 01902 558745 (2) School

s www.graiseleyprimaryschool.co.uk l Lanesfield Primary School, Newman Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 6BZ 25/02/14 Community oo 3-11 None 344 55.5 44.5 01902 558950 (2) School

ch www.lanesfieldprimary.co.uk s Merridale Primary School, Aspen Way, y y Wolverhampton, WV3 0UP 27/02/14 Community 3-11 None 246 54.9 45.1

ar 01902 558760 (2) School www.merridaleprimary.uk im Northwood Park Primary School, Academy – pr Collingwood Road, Wolverhampton, 20/09/11 5-11 Converter None 495 53.3 46.7 WV10 8DS - 01902 558715 (2) Mainstream www.northwoodparkprimary.co.uk

Oak Meadow Primary School, Ryan Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV11 2QQ 26/03/12 Community 5-11 None 405 51.4 48.6 01902 558517 (2) School www.oakmeadowschool.uk

Parkfield Primary School, Dimmock Street, Wolverhampton, WV4 6HB 28/01/15 Community 5-11 None 199 53.8 46.2 01902 558627 (2) School www.parkfieldprimary.co.uk

Perry Hall Primary School, Colman Academy – Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV11 3RT 28/11/11 3-11 Converter None 473 53.3 46.7 01902 558538 (2) www.perryhall.co.uk Mainstream

Rakegate Primary School, Rakegate Close, Wolverhampton, WV10 6US 18/06/14 Community 3-11 None 452 50.2 49.8 01902 558608 (2) School www.rakegateprimary.co.uk

St. Andrew’s Church of England Voluntary Primary School, Coleman Street, 23/04/15 3-11 Controlled C of E 412 53.9 46.1 WV6 0RH - 01902 558522 (2) School www.standrewsprimary.org

St. Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, Stafford Road, Wolverhampton, 03/07/12 Voluntary Roman 3-11 353 48.4 51.6 WV10 6NW - 01902 558935 (2) Aided School Catholic www.stanthonyscatholicschool.co.uk

St. Bartholomew’s Church of England Primary School, Sedgley Road, Academy – 16/01/14 Wolverhampton, WV4 5LG 3-11 Converter C of E 379 51.7 48.3 (1) 01902 558855 Mainstream www.stbartholomewsprimary.uk St. Jude’s Church of England Primary Academy, Paget Road, Academy Wolverhampton, WV6 0DT 3-11 N/A C of E 468 51.5 48.5 Sponsor Led 01902 558848 www.stjudes.wolverhampton.sch.uk St. Luke’s Church of England Aided Primary School, Park Street South, 11/11/14 Voluntary Wolverhampton, WV2 3AE 3-11 C of E 480 49.2 50.8 (2) Aided School 01902 556434 www.stlukesprimary.co.uk

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Ofsted Name Age Range Report Date School Type Denomination Total Pupils Boys Girls /Rating

St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Cannock Road, Wolverhampton, Academy – 16/05/12 Roman WV10 8PG - 01902 556355 3-11 Converter 378 48.7 51.3 (2) Catholic stmarysprimaryschool@ Mainstream s

wolverhampton.gov.uk l St. Michael’s Catholic Primary

Academy and Nursery, Telford Academy – oo 19/03/15 Roman Gardens, Wolverhampton, WV3 7LE 3-11 Converter 235 52.3 47.7

(2) Catholic ch 01902 556368 Mainstream www.stmichaels-academy.co.uk s y y St. Michael’s Church of England

Aided Primary School, Lower Street, ar 12/12/12 Voluntary Wolverhampton, WV6 9AF 5-11 C of E 215 47 53 (2) Aided School 01902 558845 im www.stmichaelscofeprimary.co.uk pr St. Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Graiseley Lane, Wolverhampton, 19/06/14 Voluntary Roman 3-11 234 50.4 49.6 WV11 1PG - 01902 556451 (2) Aided School Catholic www.stpatrickscatholicprimary.co.uk St. Paul’s Church of England Aided Primary School, Emsworth Crescent, 12/03/13 Voluntary Wolverhampton, WV9 5NR 3-11 C of E 253 47.4 52.6 (2) Aided School 01902 558621 www.stpaulscofeprimaryschool.co.uk St. Stephen’s Church of England Primary School, Woden Road, Voluntary 14/03/13 Wolverhampton, WV10 0BB 3-11 Controlled C of E 258 53.1 46.9 (2) 01902 558840 School www.ststephenscofeprimary.co.uk St. Teresa’s Catholic Primary Academy, Malins Road, Academy – 06/03/13 Roman Wolverhampton, WV4 6AW 5-11 Converter 180 47.8 52.2 (2) Catholic 01902 558862 Mainstream www.st-teresas.org St. Thomas’ Church of England Primary School, Mattox Road, Voluntary 18/06/14 Wolverhampton, WV11 3TG 5-11 Controlled C of E 206 47.6 52.4 (2) 01902 558963 School www.stthomasprimary.co.uk Spring Vale Primary School, Kenilworth Crescent, Wolverhampton, 08/07/14 Community 3-11 None 252 56 44 WV4 6SD - 01902 556589 (2) School www.springvaleprimary.co.uk

Springdale Infant School, Warstones Drive, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NJ 16/11/11 Community 3-7 None 250 55.2 44.8 01902 558805 (2) School www.springdaleinfantschool.co.uk

Springdale Junior School, Warstones Drive, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NJ 17/06/14 Community 7-11 None 239 52.3 47.7 01902 558810 (2) School www.springdalejuniorschool.co.uk Ss Mary and John’s Catholic Primary Academy, Caledonia Road, 29/01/15 Academy Roman Wolverhampton, WV2 1HZ 5-11 197 48.2 51.8 (2) Sponsor Led Catholic 01902 558780 www.ssmaryandjohns.co.uk Trinity Church of England Primary School, Longford Road, Voluntary 21/06/12 Wolverhampton, WV10 0UB 2-11 Controlled C of E 532 50 50 (2) 01902 558410 School www.trinityceprimary.co.uk

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Ofsted Name Age Range Report Date School Type Denomination Total Pupils Boys Girls /Rating

Uplands Junior School, Finchfield Road West, Wolverhampton, 14/11/12 Community 7-11 None 378 51.1 48.9 WV3 8BA - 01902 558870 (2) School

s www.uplandsjuniorschool.org.uk l Warstones Primary School, Warstones Road, Wolverhampton, WV4 4LU 17/01/13 Community oo 3-11 None 445 47 53 01902 558787 (2) School

ch www.warstonesprimary.uk s West Park Primary School, Devon y y Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4BE 29/04/14 Community 3-11 None 260 47.7 52.3

ar 01902 558238 (2) School www.westparkprimaryschool.co.uk im Westacre Infant School, Finchfield

pr Hill, Wolverhampton, WV3 9EP 23/11/10 Community 3-7 None 274 49.6 50.4 01902 558532 (2) School www.westacreinfantschool.co.uk

Whitgreave Infant School, Low Hill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV10 9HS 18/06/14 Community 3-7 None 234 53.4 46.6 01902 558876 (2) School www.whitgreaveinfants.org.uk

Whitgreave Junior School, Goodyear Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9JP 03/11/15 Community 7-11 None 228 53.9 46.1 01902 558930 (1) School www.whitgreavejunior.co.uk

Woden Primary School, Springfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 0LH 10/03/15 Academy 3-11 None 435 52.6 47.4 01902 558880 (1) Sponsor Led www.wodenprimary.org

Wodensfield Primary School, Woden Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV11 1PW 16/12/14 Community 3-11 None 499 52.3 47.7 01902 556350 (2) School www.wodensfield.org

Wood End Primary School, Wood End Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 1YQ 21/05/15 Community 3-11 None 257 52.9 47.1 01902 558940 (2) School www.woodendprimaryschool.uk

Woodfield Infant School, Woodfield Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV4 4AG 11/10/10 Community 3-7 None 342 54.1 45.9 01902 558635 (2) School www.woodfieldjunior.com

Woodthorne Primary School, Woodthorne Road South, WV6 8XL 19/06/14 Community 3-11 None 415 47 53 01902 558544 (2) School www.woodthorneprimary.org

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7 - 16 Primary Schools.indd 10 14/02/2016 20:52 a fulfilling experience restfelde School has just received a ringing endorsement after a rigorous inspection by a team of educational experts. The Shrewsbury prep school is delighted with the conclusions of the PIndependent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). This best ever report praises every aspect of teaching and learning at the school, saying that pupils have ‘outstanding levels of knowledge, skills and understanding’. A team of six inspectors spent four days examining every aspect of life at Prestfelde, which educates almost 300 pupils aged from three to 13, drawn from throughout The report states: “Pupils have outstanding levels of Shropshire. knowledge, skills and understanding and show a positive, “We are absolutely delighted with the findings of the reflective and resilient attitude towards learning. They are inspection – the assessment of life here at Prestfelde highly conscientious. could not be any better,” said Fiona Orchard. “The broad and challenging curriculum fully supports Mrs Orchard took over as Head of Prestfelde in January the school’s aims and is suitable for all ages, abilities 2016, having been at the School since 2009, firstly as the and needs. The sports teams have a strong record of director of teaching and learning, and more recently success, with football, cricket and tennis teams regularly as the School’s deputy head (academic). She said “We competing in county championships and pupils regularly received excellent ratings in every major category – in fact representing their county. Standards in music are equally the word excellent is used 58 times in the document. We strong and the children show confidence and skills in are very proud of the whole report but are particularly drama.” pleased with the comments made about the high It adds that the contribution of teaching is excellent, standards of our teaching and learning,” with staff throughout the school ensuring that activities The inspectors concluded that the school was highly take into account individual pupils’ learning needs. successful in meeting its aim of enabling all pupils to Mrs Orchard believes that it is by ensuring that the develop their love of learning, academic potential and children’s time at Prestfelde is a happy, purposeful and individual talents in both curricular and extra-curricular fulfilling experience that the School has achieved this activities. glowing endorsement of excellence.

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Please find listed below a comprehensive listing of the Independent schools in our catchment area. Information displayed is taken from the I.S.I. - (Independent Schools Inspectorate) and is correct of January 2016

Scholarship Boarding Number of Religious s Name Age Range & Bursaries Gender Available pupils Affiliation Available

shropshire Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range

chool for Girls, Little Ness, s Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY4 2JY

t 4-18 Yes Yes 274 Girls only N/A 01939 260202 www.adcoteschool.co.uk en

d Bedstone College, Bucknell, Shropshire, SY7 0BG 2-18 Yes Yes 201 Co-Ed C of E en 01547 530303 p www.bedstone.org e

d Concord College, Acton Burnell Hall, Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury, SY5 7PF Non

in 12-20 Yes Yes 512 Co-Ed 01694 731631 Denominational www.concordcollege.com , Birch Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9AB 7-19 Yes Yes 558 Co-Ed C of E 01691 622321 www.ellesmere.com , Weston Rhyn, Girls 7-18 , Shropshire, SY11 3EW Day 1-18 Girls/some 3-18 Yes 491 Ecumenical 01691 773671 Boys 7-11 boys www.moretonhall.org Day 1-11 , Upper Brook Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 2TL Non 2-19 Yes Yes 420 Co-Ed 01691 655711 Denominational www.oswestryschool.org.uk Shrewsbury High School GDST, Co-Ed Prep 32 Town Walls, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TN Boys 3-13 Girls only Non No Yes 649 01743 494038 Girls 3-18 senior Denominational www.shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net school Shrewsbury School, The Schools, Shrewsbury, SY3 7BA Non 13-1 Yes Yes 765 Co-Ed 01743 280500 Denominational www.shrewsbury.org.uk Birchfield School, Harriots Hayes Lane, Albrighton, Wolverhampton, 4-13 Yes Yes 164 Co-Ed C of E WV7 3AF - 01902 372834 www.birchfields.co.uk Moffats School, Kinlet Hall, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 3AY 3-13 Yes Yes 60 Co-Ed C of E 01299 841230 www.moffats.co.uk , Richards Castle, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 4DZ Roman 2-13 Yes Yes 290 Co-Ed 01584 872342 Catholic www.moorpark.org.uk , Park Bank, Ruyton XI Towns, Shrewsbury, 4-13 Yes Yes 207 Co-Ed C of E SY4 1HX - 01939 260217 www.packwood-haugh.co.uk Prestfelde School, Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 6NZ 3-13 Yes Yes 287 Co-Ed C of E 01743 245400 www.prestfelde.co.uk

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Scholarship Boarding Number of Religious Name Age Range & Bursaries Gender Available pupils Affiliation Available St Winefride’s Junior School, Belmont, Shrewsbury, SY1 1TE Roman 3-11 No Yes 168 Co-Ed 01743 369883 Catholic

www.stwinefrides.com s The Whitehouse School, Heath Road, Whitchurch, Shropshire, SY13 2AA 3-11 No Not known 150 Co-Ed N/A 01948 662730

www.whitehouseshropshire.co.uk chool s

STAFFORDshire Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range nt

St. Bede’s School, Bishton Hall, e Stafford, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, Non 3-13 Yes Yes 101 Girls/Boys ST17 0XN - 01889 881277 Denominational nd

www.saintbedes.com e p

St. Dominics Brewood, 32 Bargate e Street, Brewood, Staffordshire, Girls 3-18 Non Yes Yes 200 Girls/Boys

ST19 9BA - 01902 850248 Boys 3-11 Denominational nd www.stdominicsbrewood.co.uk i , Burton Manor, Stafford, ST18 9AT Non 4-18 No Yes 477 Co-Ed 01785 249752 Denominational www.staffordgrammar.co.uk Yes limited to , Yarlet, Nr Stafford, 2 each year, ST18 9SU joining age 11 Non 3-14 Yes 148 Co-Ed 01785 286568 Flexi boarding Denominational www.yarletschool.uk – 2 nights a week

TELFORD & WREKIN Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range

Wrekin College, Sutherland Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3BH 11-18 Yes Yes 385 Co-Ed C of E 01952 265600 www.wrekincollege.com The Old Hall School, Stanley Road, Wellington, Shropshire, TF1 3LB 4-11 Yes Yes 233 Co-Ed C of E 01952 223117 www.oldhall.co.uk

wolverhampton Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range

Islamic Preparatory School, 197 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, 4-13 Day only No 75 Co-Ed Muslim WV1 4AR - 01902 710473 www.islamicprepschool.co.uk The Royal Wolverhampton School, Girls/Boys Penn Road, Wolverhampton, 10-18 2-18 Yes 579 Co-Ed C of E WV3 0EG - 01902 341230 Day only www.theroyalschool.co.uk 1-19 Tettenhall College, Wood Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX Inter 2-18 Yes Yes 312 Co-Ed 01902 751119 Denominational www.tettenhallcollege.co.uk Wolverhampton Grammar School, Compton Road, Wolverhampton, Non 7-18 No Yes 714 Co-Ed WV3 9RB - 01902 421236 Denominational www.wgs.org.uk Newbridge Preparatory School, 51 Newbridge Crescent, Tettenhall, Girls 2-11 Girls/some Wolverhampton, WV6 0LH No Yes 134 Christian Boys 2-7 Boys 01902 751088 www.newbridgeprepschool.org.uk

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18 - 19 Independent Schools.indd 2 08/02/2016 20:37 JUST BRILLIANT! Independent day school for boys and girls aged 4 - 11 and Daisy Chain at Old Hall nursery for children aged 0 - 4 years.

T: 01952 223117 E: [email protected] www.daisychaindaycare.co.uk

Visit www.oldhall.co.uk for more information

TOP 5% OF SCHOOLS NATIONALLY FOR ACADEMIC ADDED VALUE

Small classes, individual learning and excellent facilities give life-changing opportunities.

Co-educational 11-18 day, weekly and fullboarding. Daily minibus service. T: 01952 265603 E: [email protected] EDUCATION • VALUES • HAPPINESS • HAPPINESS VALUES • EDUCATION www.wrekincollege.com

Wrekin College.indd 1 08/02/2016 20:07 Building on it’s reputation, success and enthusiasm

rekin College is a flourishing and successful independent co-educational day and for children aged 11-18 in a beautiful part of Shropshire.W It has a strong academic record and prides itself on stimulating intellectual curiosity, providing excellent and inspiring teaching and making learning exciting. Its guiding principle is to help every child achieve the most they are capable of, prepare them for the competitive world they will enter, and give them a lasting sense of the pleasure and value of learning that will enrich their future lives. The school boasts fantastic facilities, an innovative Sixth Form and is looking forward to the opening of one of its most ambitious projects to date, the Business School, in 2017. This will bring the corporate world firmly into the classroom giving pupils the skills to survive and thrive in the business world. Wrekin College has pupils with an extraordinary range of skills and talents who all make up the rich and diverse Wrekin community. Visitors are struck by the pupils’ enthusiasm and affection for their school. he Old Hall School is a thriving independent Wrekin College’s size means that every pupil gets co-educational day school for boys and girls individual attention and the programme of extra- aged 4-11 in Shropshire. Housed in spectacular curricular activities ensures that every pupil can find purpose-built premises alongside Wrekin something that they love. CollegeT The Old Hall boasts fantastic facilities. Founded Wrekin College has a proud and distinguished in 1845 it prides itself on being a progressive school history being founded in 1880 and continues to build which also respects the traditions of all that is best in on its reputation and success, welcoming its new education; a community committed to the belief that Headmaster in September 2016. every child has talents which need to be identified Based in Wellington, Shropshire, Wrekin College has and developed. The broad curriculum is enriched by excellent transport links and provides comprehensive a dedicated team of professionals who encourage bus routes covering many parts of the county. pupils to fulfil their potential in a happy and secure Wrekin College is non-selective but is ranked in environment. the top 5% of schools nationally for academic added Pupils are encouraged to develop a love of learning; value. To find out how to become part of the Wrekin to think for themselves and to aim high in setting their community contact the admissions deparment on own personal goals. Achievement and individuality are 01952 265603 or e-mail admissions@wrekincollege. recognised and celebrated in many ways both inside com. You are welcome to visit the school for a personal and outside the classrooms; the children are also tour or attend one of its regular Open Days, visit www. encouraged to celebrate each other’s achievements wrekincollege.com for more information. and accept disappointment with good grace. Based in Wellington, Shropshire, The Old Hall School benefits from excellent transport links whether that is road or rail. After their time at The Old Hall School comes to an end in Year 6, many of its pupils go on to Wrekin College which is under the same governance as The Old Hall and on the same campus. To find out more about The Old Hall School contact the Registrar on 01952 223117 or email admissions@ oldhall.co.uk. You are very welcome to visit The Old Hall on a working day for a personal tour or attend one of its many Open Events. For more information log onto www.oldhall.co.uk

Wrekin College Edit.indd 1 08/02/2016 20:07 Sixth Form at The RoyaL electing a Sixth Form is a very important decision. There are many choices available and students need to consider not only which subjects to take but also which school or Scollege’s programme and ethos are most suitable to them. The Royal School achieves excellent A-Level Results in the most rigorous facilitating subjects with a specialism in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) subjects. However, results are not the only criteria on which to judge a Sixth Form. Universities and employers want to see well rounded young people. Students need to show they have extras to offer and this is evidenced by activities during non-study time. Co-curricular activities tell a lot about a student whether they are committed, a team player, have leadership qualities, are reliable, show , mentoring, and community service determination, are supportive of peers, are organised, opportunities. They are the role models for our etc. Without these extra activities applications may go younger students across the school. Personal to the bottom of the pile. development opportunities include work experience, So it is important the Sixth Form provides the university style seminars, a Wednesday afternoon opportunities to gain these extras. The Royal School games session, speaker programmes, internships. The has leadership education, competitive sports, artistic School works closely with its alumni and other external and cultural opportunities as well as travel and a broad partnerships to provide these various programmes to range of activities outside of the classroom. help you develop as a person. As a Free School, the Our Sixth Formers are expected to play an Royal will offer the Extended Project Qualification to integralRoyal Ad 186part x 134_Layoutin the school 1 07/12/2015 community 16:54 through Page 1 the reinforce skills in independent learning and study.

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Check website for Penn Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV3 OEG FREE SCHOOL admissions Tel: 01902 349 109 PROVISIONAL OPENING 2016 details [email protected]

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Royal School.indd 1 08/02/2016 20:15 State Primary Schools - MID STAFFS

LOCAL Good School Guide

State Secondary Schools rated as Good or Outstanding by Ofsted - Inside the Local Government Unitary Authorities of Wolverhampton, Dudley, Telford & Wrekin, Shropshire and Staffordshire schools which fall inside our catchment area.

Ofsted Name Age Range Report Date School Type Denomination Total Pupils Boys Girls /Rating Age Age DUDLEY Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Range Range ools

Bishop Milner Catholic College, Burton ch Academy – Road, Dudley, DY1 3BY 23/06/15 Roman s 11-18 Converter 786 48.5 51.5 01384 816600 (2) Catholic Mainstream www.bmilner.dudley.sch.uk

Ellowes Hall Sports College, Stickly Academy/ Lane, Sedgley, Dudley, DY3 2JH 14/11/12 11-18 converter None 1099 53.9 46.1 01384 686600 (1) mainstream ondary

www.elloweshall.co.uk c

The Crestwood School, Bromley Lane, se Kingswinford, DY6 8QG 25/06/14 Academy 11-16 None 644 50.9 49.1 01384 816535 (2) Sponsor Led www.crestwood-s.dudley.sch.uk The Hillcrest School and Community College, Simms Lane, Dudley, DY2 0PB 06/06/13 Community 11-16 None 1042 49.6 50.4 01384 816500 (2) School www.hillcrest.dudley.sch.uk The Kingswinford School and Science College, Water Street, Kingswinford, Academy – 15/07/15 DY6 7AD 11-16 Converter None 899 49.3 50.7 (2) 01384 296596 Mainstream www.kingswinford.dudley.sch.uk , Heath Lane, Stourbridge, DY8 1QX 06/02/13 Voluntary 12.6 11-18 C of E 626 87.3 01384 817300 (2) Aided School Sixth www.oshsch.com Redhill School & Specialist Language College, Junction Road, Stourbridge, Academy – 14/11/11 DY8 1JX 11-16 Converter None 1177 51.1 48.9 (1) 01384 816355 Mainstream www.redhill.dudley.sch.uk Ridgewood High School, Park Road Academy – West, Stourbridge, DY8 3NQ 06/03/14 11-16 Converter None 728 51.8 48.2 01384 818445 (2) Mainstream www.ridgewood.dudley.sch.uk

Summerhill School, Lodge Lane, Kingswinford, DY6 9XE 29/11/12 Community 11-16 None 1022 51.3 48.7 01384 816165 (2) School www.summerhill.dudley.sch.uk Business, Enterprise and Music College, Brierley 20/05/15 Community Hill Road, Stourbridge, DY8 5SP 11-16 None 752 50.1 49.9 (2) School 01384 816015 www.wordsleyschool.co.uk Age Age Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range shropshire Range Range Belvidere School, Crowmere Road, Shrewsbury, SY2 5LA 27/11/13 Community 11-16 None 813 50.4 49.6 01743 235073 (1) School www.belvidere.shropshire.sch.uk , Coppice Green, Shifnal, Academy – TF11 8PD 22/05/13 11-18 Converter None 1303 51.3 48.7 01952 468400 (2) Mainstream www.idsallschool.org

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Ofsted Name Age Range Report Date School Type Denomination Total Pupils Boys Girls /Rating

Meole Brace School, Longden Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 9DW 24/03/15 Community 11-16 None 1211 53.1 46.9 01743 835961 (2) School www.meolebrace.com

Oldbury Wells School, Oldbury Wells, Academy – Bridgnorth, WV16 5JD 25/06/13 11-18 Converter None 795 47.4 52.6 01746 765454 (2) Mainstream www.oldburywells.co.uk

Severndale, Woodcote Way, Academy Shrewsbury, SY2 5SH 12/06/13 2-19 –Converter None 370 68.9 31.3

dary schools dary 01746 281600 (2) Special School

n www.severndaleschool.org

Sundorne School and Sports Academy – College, Cordon Crescent, 03/03/11 11-16 Converter None 529 48.4 51.6 seco Shrewsbury, SY11 4LL (2) Mainstream 01743 276700 - sundorne.sat.coop The Priory School, A Business and Enterprise College, Longden Road, Academy – 13/06/13 Shrewsbury, SY3 9RR 11-16 Converter None 823 51.4 48.6 (1) 01743 284000 Mainstream www.priory.shropshire.sch.uk Age Age Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range staffordshire Range Range Cheslyn Hay Sport and Community High School, Saredon Road, Cheslyn 02/06/15 Community Hay, Walsall, WS6 7JQ 11-18 None 1279 49.1 50.9 (2) School 01922 416024 www.cheslyn-high.staffs.sch.uk Codsall Community High School, Elliotts Lane, Wolverhampton, 12/11/13 Community 13-18 None 989 51 49 WV8 1PQ (2) School 01902 907560 - www.cc-hs.com

Codsall Middle School, Wolverhampton Road, 11/07/13 Community Wolverhampton, WV8 1PB 9-13 None 482 51.2 48.8 (2) School 01902 843177 www.codsall-middle.staffs.sch.uk

Kinver High School and Sixth Form, Enville Road, Stourbridge, DY7 6AA Academy – 11-18 N/A None 612 49.2 50.8 01384 551000 Sponsor Led www.kinverhigh.co.uk

Penkridge Middle School, Marsh Lane, Stafford, ST19 5BW 11/06/13 Community 11-18 None 400 50.8 49.3 01785 223490 (2) School www.penkridge.staffs.sch.uk

Sir Graham Balfour High School, North Avenue, Stafford, ST19 1NR 08/05/14 Community 11-18 None 874 51.3 48.7 01785 356300 (2) School www.sirgrahambalfour.co.uk

Walton High School, The Rise, Stafford, ST17 0LJ 30/01/12 Community 11-18 None 1282 50.1 49.9 01785 356300 (2) School www.waltonstaffs.com

The , Academy – Blackheath Lane, Stafford, ST18 0YG 02/10/13 11-18 Converter None 797 48.9 51.1 01785 356700 (2) Mainstream www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk

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LOCAL Good School Guide

Ofsted Name Age Range Report Date School Type Denomination Total Pupils Boys Girls /Rating

Wolgarston High School, Cannock Road, Stafford, ST19 5RX 29/01/14 Community 13-18 None 758 52.0 48.0

01785 788400 (2) School s www.wolgarston.staffs.sch.uk

Age Age Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range t elford & wrekin Range Range chool

Abraham Darby Academy, Ironbridge s Road, Telford, TF7 5HX 09/06/15 Academy 11-18 None 1012 49 51 01952 386000 (2) Sponsor Led

www.abrahamdarbyacademy.org.uk ary d Adams Grammar School, High Street, Academy – Newport, TF10 7DD 27/11/13 9.1 11-18 Converter None 868 90.9 01952 386300 (1) Sixth Mainstream

www.adamsgs.org.uk econ s The , Audley Avenue, Newport, TF10 7DS /02/13 Community 11-18 None 1028 52.8 47.2 01952 386500 (2) School www.burtonborough.org.uk Hadley Learning Community – Secondary Phase, Waterloo Road, 16/10/13 Community Telford, TF1 5NU - 01952 387000 11-16 None 882 50 50 (2) School www.hadleylearningcommunity .org.uk Holy Trinity School, Teece Drive, N/A C of E Telford, TF2 9SQ Voluntary 11-18 Opened Roman 400 50.8 49.3 01952 386100 Aided School 01/09/15 Catholic www.holytrinity.academy

Madeley Academy, Castlefields Way, Telford, TF7 5FB 02/05/13 Academy 11-18 None 1106 48.9 51.1 01952 527700 (2) Sponsor Led www.madeleyacademy.com

Newport Girls High School, Academy – Wellington Road, Newport, TF10 7HL 27/03/07 11-18 Converter None 470 N/A 100 01952 797550 (1) Mainstream www.nghs.org.uk

Thomas Telford School, Old Park, Telford, TF3 4NW 21/01/09 City Technology 11-18 None 1322 48.7 51.3 01952 200000 (1) College www.ttsonline.net

Age Age Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range Age Range wolverhampton Range Range

Aldersley High School, Barnhurst Academy – Lane, Wolverhampton, WV8 1RT 05/11/14 11-18 Converter None 775 48.1 51.9 01902 556868 (2) Mainstream www.aldersleyhigh.org.uk

Colton Hills Community School, Jeremy Road, Wolverhampton, 14/05/15 Community 11-18 None 800 52.6 47.4 WV4 5DG - 01902 558420 (2) School www.coltonhills.co.uk

Heath Park, Prestwood Road, Academy – Wolverhampton, WV11 1RD 26/02/14 11-18 Converter None 1201 49.1 50.9 01902 556360 (1) Mainstream www.heathpark.net

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23 - 26 Secondary Schools.indd 3 08/02/2016 20:38 LOCAL Good School Guide

Ofsted Name Age Range Report Date School Type Denomination Total Pupils Boys Girls /Rating

Highfields School, Boundary Way, Academy – Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT 29/03/11 11-18 Converter None 1510 50.2 49.8

s 01902 556530 (2) Mainstream l www.hswv.org.uk

The King’s Church England School, oo Regis Road, Wolverhampton, 04/06/13 Voluntary 11-18 C of E 775 48.3 51.7

ch WV6 8XG - 01902 558333 (2) Aided School

s www.kingswolverhampton.co.uk y y Moreton Community School, Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, 18/06/14 Community 11-18 None 783 49.9 50.1 WV10 8BY - 01902 558310 (2) School moreton-school.org

ondar Moseley Park, Holland Road,

ec Wolverhampton, WV14 6LU 25/06/14 Academy 11-18 None 728 51.5 48.5 s 01902 553901 (2) Sponsor Led www.moseleypark.org Our Lady and St. Chad Catholic Academy, Old Falling Lane, Academy – 09/01/14 Roman Wolverhampton, WV10 8BL 11-18 Converter 816 49.6 50.4 (2) Catholic 01902 558250 Mainstream olsc.org.uk St. Edmunds Catholic Academy, Academy – Compton Park, Wolverhampton, 17/10/12 Roman 11-18 Converter 845 49 51 WV3 9DU - 01902 558888 (2) Catholic Mainstream www.stedmundscloud.co.uk

St. Peter’s Collegiate C of E School, Academy – Compton Park, Wolverhampton, 09/11/11 11-18 Converter C of E 1013 51.5 48.5 WV3 9DU - 01902 558600 (1) Mainstream www.stpeters.org.uk

Research helped find a happy home and a good school

hen the Humby/Devonport family decided to make a lifestyle change and move from Northampton back to their family roots in Shropshire, their brief was very clear. Lisa Devonport went on several mailing lists and describedW their ideal home as “within half an hour of Bridgnorth, village location with a good primary school”. Lisa recalls that for their daughter, then only two, the move to a semi-rural location had to accommodate for future educational needs as equally as their urge to be in lovely countryside. Although the internet search engines produced hundreds of properties, it was word of mouth that gave a direction to the short list of schools. Once the field was narrowed down, Lisa and her partner Ian visited some of the village schools rather than relying on the easily obtained Ofsted reports. They were definitely influenced by the “first impression” of the school visits, Stottesdon Primary was quite exceptional and also had an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating. With small classroom sizes, an adjoining nursery and such friendly staff, this became their first choice in the school offering and daughter Scarlett, was entered onto the waiting list. Caroline from Berriman Eaton says: “It was only when we met the family in the office we were able to fully understand their search requirements and engage with advice on the local schools reputations. It really highlights that the internet provides a tool, but for genuine, useful customer service, talking directly to the local agents will give greater assistance.” Having embarked on finding a property in the village within their criteria, then having to sell their existing house and become part of a chain, the process was stressful to ensure that the new term schedule was met. A year on, the anxiety is a distant memory. “Scarlett is thriving in the school with a class size of 12” and their home with views of the Clee, and a delightful pub in the lane, the family believe they have fulfilled all their desires thanks to thorough research and planning.

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23 - 26 Secondary Schools.indd 4 14/02/2016 21:10 TRADITIONAL VALUES HE celebration of individuals and individual talent is central to education at Shrewsbury – both in and beyond the classroom. In whatever sphere, a pupil will fi nd staff to support and encourage,T enthuse and inspire him or her to exceed their expectations and meet the challenges that lie ahead with confi dence and good judgement. The school can be found perched high on the riverbank of the Severn, overlooking the ancient town of Shrewsbury and the Shropshire hills beyond. Life at Shrewsbury is founded on a close partnership between staff , parents and pupils to promote the environment where young men and women can learn strength of family life, foster responsibility, and together on foundations of trust and mutual respect. balance the claims of developing individuality with the Shrewsbury is a unique school in many ways. needs of a vibrant community. To make this ideal a We are committed to strong academic standards living and working reality, the School cares for its pupils and we believe in a vision of holistic education, as in Houses. We are passionate about boarding not demonstrated through an incredible range of diff erent just being for convenience, but in providing the best activities and societies. Shrewsbury has a well- opportunity for young men and women to develop real earned reputation for academic, musical and sporting confi dence and belief in themselves. excellence, the Independent Schools Inspection Report We are delighted that in September 2014 we commented that Shrewsbury off ered, ‘outstanding welcomed our fi rst cohort of Third and Fourth Form education…outstanding pastoral care’, while the Good girls, building on the outstanding success of the Schools Guide observed that ‘‘What you get here is introduction of girls into our Sixth Form in 2008. We a unique blend of wholeheartedness, humanity and believe our traditional values and time-honoured down-to-earth decency, a place where hard work and reputation will be enhanced by this move to full fun are indistinguishable. If you like what you see, look co-education. We are committed to providing an no further. You’ve found it.’

SHREWSBURY SCHOOL INDIVIDUALITY LIFE FREEDOM ATMOSPHERE Co-educational boarding & day school for pupils aged 13 -18 www.shrewsbury.org.uk

Shrewsbury School.indd 1 08/02/2016 20:09 successful period for shrewsbury high school with two national awards hrewsbury High School is one of the leading stimulating and individualised education that prepares independent Schools in the County with a them for the world beyond school with specialist fully Co-Ed Prep School set in 14 acres, five teachers across the curriculum from languages to minutes away from the Girls Senior School that music. Boys stay at the School until the age of 13 and Sis based in the centre of Shrewsbury on Town Walls. the School works extremely closely with parents to The School is celebrating an extremely successful help them choose the best future school for their son, 18 months, having received two national education whether it be locally or further afield. Prep pupils awards. The Independent School Award was the first benefit from sharing the facilities on offer at the such award for any school in Shropshire and was School’s Senior department so that when girls leave soon followed up by an Education Business Award Year 6 and head up to the Senior School, the transition for its outstanding sporting facilities and provision, for them is as seamless as possible. including the SHS Gymnastics Academy, its Elite Athlete Michael Getty is Head of the Senior School that has a Programme and SHS Boat Club. The School received well established reputation for outstanding academic another Independent School Awards nomination for its achievement but that offers an all-round education innovative LEGO robotics programme. with its sports, drama and music provision amongst the Mrs Kate Millichamp joined Shrewsbury High Prep best in the County. Scholarships are available at 11+, 13+ School as its Head in September 2015. Welcoming and Sixth Form. boys and girls from the age of 3, the School offers Shrewsbury High School has its own fleet of School wrap around care from 8am – 6pm and accepts the minibuses that bring children to both Schools from Government’s Childcare vouchers for 3-5 year olds. around Shropshire and Wolverhampton. For further It is a lively, ambitious and very happy school with information, please visit the School’s website www. its own woodland so that all children benefit from shrewsburyhigh.gdst.net or call our Admissions Officer regular Forest School sessions. Each child receives a on 01743 494 038.

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Bridgnorth Endowed.indd 1 08/02/2016 20:06 Brindley Volvo to open state-of-the-art Wolverhampton facility

rindley Wolverhampton is a dedicated full-service Volvo dealership, showcasing both new and approved used ‘Selekt’ Volvos, as well as a full Volvo aftersales programme. The business has recently announced Bplans to undergo a four month-long, major refurbishment at the dealership, taking place early 2016 until late spring 2016. Brindley Garages Group are investing £1 million into the Brindley Wolverhampton franchise to develop a state-of-the- art dealership to encourage greater customer interaction as part of the Volvo Retail Experience programme.

The new site is part of a global brand standard that Workshops are integral to your customer experience, Volvo Car UK is rolling out across its dealer network so by being able to see in and out of the ‘window’ this to coincide with major investments in Volvo’s range of creates a symbol of trust between us as you’ll be able vehicles. to see exactly what work the technicians are carrying ‘Volvo Retail Experience’, or VRE for short, will out. focus on the space and design of the Wolverhampton “VRE isn’t just about a change of furniture though dealership and will be designed to reflect Volvo’s - it’s a new way of retailing designed to make our Scandinavian-inspired values of calm, clean lines with customers feel relaxed and at ease in an environment ‘cool on the outside and warm on the inside’-style that informs and provides flexible waiting, working and architecture. assessment areas.” The development will allow the new state-of-the-art For more information visit www. facility to include a large interior glass window allowing volvocarswolverhampton.co.ukn or call 01902 690715. you to see all activity in the new workshops, turning the spotlight on what is often regarded as ‘back of house’. James Elkes, Dealer Principal for Brindley’s Wolverhampton dealership, said: “VRE has been designed to tackle the challenge of bridging the gap between an ever-improving market sector and the current Volvo dealership customer experience. “After being greeted by your own dedicated service advisor in our brand new entrance, you will then be able relax in our comfortable ‘living room’ waiting area while you can see your vehicle in the workshop.

Brindley Edit.indd 1 08/02/2016 20:11 The Brand New £1million Brindley Volvo dealership WORK STARTS IN THE NEW YEAR, OPENING IN LATE SPRING 2016 AT WEST STREET, WOLVERHAMPTON

The Brand New VOLVO XC90 from £45,750

For full specifi cation and model variants please visit: www.volvocars.com/uk/all-cars/all-new-volvo-xc90

Offi cial fuel consumption for the All-New Volvo XC90 in mpg (l/100km) [excluding T8 Twin Engine – full fi gures not yet available]: Urban: 28.8 (9.8) – 45.6 (6.2), Extra Urban: 40.4 (7.0) – 52.3 (5.4), Combined 35.3 (8.0) - 49.6 (5.7). CO2 Emissions 64 - 186g/km. Pictures for illustration purposes only.

Currently at: Brindley Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton WV8 1HF www.brindley4volvo.co.uk Tel. 01902 841931 Opening late spring at: Brindley Wolverhampton West Street, off Stafford Road, Wolverhampton WV10 6HT www.brindley4volvo.co.uk Tel. 01902 841931

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