Year
Joining our community
Dear Parents and Carers
A warm welcome to Wolverhampton Girls’ High School. I hope you find this guide full of useful information about our school and that it supports you and your daughter with the transition from primary to secondary school. We understand that this transition period can be both exciting and a little unnerving as your daughter steps out of her comfort zone. I’d like to take this opportunity to reassure you that here at Girls’ High we are committed to your daughter’s future and will provide every opportunity to support her to reach her true potential.
Our main aim at WGHS is to develop happy, confident and resilient young women. Our students work hard and flourish not just academically, but socially as well as emotionally. Our staff go above and beyond to support our students. We have an outstanding pastoral team, inspiring teachers and staff who care about our students, providing opportunities in all areas of school life for them to excel.
Alongside our high expectations are our core values - Care, Courtesy, Cooperation and Respect. These values underpin what we expect from our school community and ensure that upon leaving Girls’ High your daughter is ready for the wider world - happy, confident and resilient.
Best wishes
Trudi Young Headteacher
We are proud to welcome students from over 100 primary schools
Acocks Green Primary School
Albrighton Primary School
All Saints' CE Primary School
Alumwell Junior School
Bantock Primary School
Barcroft Primary School
Barnfields Primary School
Berkswich CE Primary School
Berrybrook Primary School
Bilston CE Primary
Blanford Mere Primary School
Bramford Primary School
Brewood Middle CE Academy
Brook Primary School
Butts Primary School
Castlecroft Primary School
Christ Church CE Junior School
Codsall Middle School
County Bridge Primary School
Cranford Primary School
Dunstall Hill Primary School
East Park Academy
Edgbaston High School for Girls
Edward the Elder Primary School
Elston Hall Primary School
Fallings Park Primary School
Fulfen Primary School
Goldthorn Park Primary School
Gorsemoor Primary School
Grace Mary Primary School
Greenfield Primary School
Greswold Primary School
Holy Trinity CE Primary
Hydesville Tower School
Jesson's CE Primary School
John Wheeldon Primary Academy
King Charles Primary School
Leasowes Primary School
Lichfield Cathedral School
Lightwoods Primary Academy
Little Aston Primary Academy
Lodge Farm Primary School
Loxdale Primary School
Maney Hill Primary School
Manor Primary School
Milking Bank Primary School
Nelson Junior and Infant School
New Invention Junior School
Newbridge Preparatory School
Nishkam Primary School
Northwood Park Primary School
Oak Meadow Primary School
Ocker Hill Junior School
Palfrey Junior School
Palmers Cross Primary School
Park Hall Junior Academy
Perry Hall Primary School
Perton Middle School
Priorslee Academy
Rakegate Primary School
Red Hall Primary School
Russells Hall Primary School
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Sledmere Primary School
Spring Vale Primary School
SS Mary and John’s Catholic Primary Academy
SS Peter & Paul Catholic Primary Academy
St Andrew's Church of England Primary
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
St Bartholomew’s CE Primary
St Bernard's Catholic Primary School
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
St Francis Catholic Primary School
St Giles CE Primary School
St James Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
St Jude’s CE Primary Academy
St Martin's CE Primary School
St Mary’s CE Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
St Michaels CE Primary Academy
St Pauls CE Academy
St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary
St. Luke’s Primary School
Stafford Grammar School
Straits Primary School
The Royal School
Tividale Community Primary School
Town Junior School
Trinity CE Primary Academy
Uplands Junior School
Villiers Primary School
Walsall Wood School
Warstones Primary School
West Park Primary School
Westfield Primary School
Whitecrest Primary School
Whitehall Junior Community School
Wilkinson Primary School
Withymoor Primary School
Wolverhampton Grammar School
Wood Green Junior School
Woodfield Primary School
Woodlands Academy of Learning
Woodthorne Primary School
Wren Park Primary School
Wrens Nest Primary School
Wylde Green Primary School
Yew Tree Primary School
Senior Leadership Team
Mrs T Young
Headteacher
Mr D Bowdler
Mrs
K Warner
Deputy Headteacher Deputy Headteacher
Mrs R Brett
Miss
V
Waller Assistant Headteacher
Mr D Postle
Assistant Headteacher Assistant Headteacher
Safeguarding Team
Our School Values
As a school our aim is to develop happy, confident and resilient young women. We look to ensure that students leave as independent and well-rounded young adults who can flourish beyond the classroom and into the wider community.
Our values drive the development of the whole person, in addition to the academic. Our values, teamed with a love of learning and experiences of life at WGHS prepare our students for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of future life.
Our girls are encouraged to develop skills for lifelong success in terms of understanding themselves as learners and developing as responsible citizens, demonstrating care and respect for all members of the community. We encourage each of our students to aim for their personal best.
Please refer to the Behaviour Policy on our website for the full list of expectations.
Moving to WGHS
Meet our current Year 7 students
Starting at WGHS, I felt a flutter, with a mix of nerves and excitement. But I quickly adapted and soon enough, getting lost in the corridors was a thing of the past. I'm really proud of how I've settled in and look forward to continuing my WGHS journey in the years to come.
Anu -Year 7
What to Expect in Year 7
Year 7 consists of six classes of 30 students. Your daughter will be assigned a teaching class and she will stay with the same cohort throughout Key Stage 3.
Each morning lessons begin at 9am, students should make their way to their first lesson ready to be seated by the teacher. Morning registration is taken during period 1. Key Stage 3 have their morning rec (break time) at 11am – this gives students the opportunity to meet with friends or grab a snack in between period 2 and 3.
Every day our students meet with their form tutor in their vertical form group, which includes students in the same house from Years 7-13. This is a wonderful way to get to know the older girls and get involved in fun House activities and competitions. The older girls are friendly and supportive towards their younger friends; offering enthusiastic advice and support, and your daughter will very quickly feel a sense of belonging.
Year 7 is the first time that your daughter will study different subjects with specialist teachers. Students study a broad range of subjects across the disciplines at Key Stage 3 and subjects are taught in teaching groups – we do not have ability sets at WGHS. The curriculum consists of the following: The core subjects are English, Maths, Science, History Geography, Religious Studies, two modern foreign languages from French, German, Spanish or Russian, together with Latin, Computer Science, Music, Physical Education, Performing Arts, PSHCE, Art and Design Technology. At the end of Year 8 students select to continue with two out of the three languages. More information on our curriculum can be found on our website.
Staff use a variety of teaching methods. Special emphasis is placed on active participation of students in lessons. They are encouraged to develop independence and to take responsibility for aspects of their studies.
Theory is supported by practice and a wide range of trips and visits into school by outside speakers are organised to support classroom study. Students’ work is valued and displayed around school. Departments are well-equipped with a range of modern textbooks, current IT software and other resources to enhance learning.
Before Term Starts
Getting prepared
Your daughter’s first day is Wednesday 2nd September 2026. Please be at school by 8.50am.
Before arriving in September, please ensure that your daughter has the following ready:
Full school uniform
PE Kit
Different coloured pens
Writing pens (black or blue)
Pencil and sharpener
Ruler
Calculator
Pencil case
Water bottle
School bag
An open mind
A positive attitude
A smile!
School Uniform Suppliers
Compulsory branded items of Wolverhampton Girls’ High School uniform can be purchased from either of our two suppliers, Lads & Lasses Schoolwear and Monkhouse.
The three branded items are as follows:
The skirt or trouser depending on preference
The PE mid layer
The school blazer for Years 7 and 8.
Generic items can be purchased from any supplier of parental choice.
Lads & Lasses Schoolwear
Lads & Lasses Schoolwear operate two stores in Wolverhampton, and one store in Bridgnorth:
50A Warstones Road
Penn Wolverhampton
WV4 4LP
4 Bilbrook Road
Codsall
Wolverhampton
WV8 1EZ
157 Victoria Rd
Bridgnorth
Shropshire
WV16 4LL
Online orders
Orders for items can be placed online via the website www.ladsandlassesschoolwear.co.uk
Monkhouse -Online orders
Orders for items can be placed online via the website www.monkhouse.com
School Uniform
The following compulsory branded items need to be purchased through one of the School Uniform Providers:
1.The school skirt – a knee-length plain navy blue skirt (SK324); or the school trouser – plain navy blue trouser (Trutex contemporary GTP).
2.For Years 7 and 8, a school blazer - Girls’ Contemporary Trutex Blazer (AGB).
3 The PE Mid Layer
Year7Compulsory UniformItemstobepurchasedfromLadsandLassesorMonkhouse
NavySchoolBlazer withschoolbadgeembroidered
NavySchoolTrousers OR
NavySchoolSkirt
Year7Uniform-Genericitemscanbepurchasedfromanysupplierofparentalchoice.
SkyBlueRevereCollarBlouse
Additionalitems:
Plainblacklowheeledshoes
NavyLeggingsor JoggingBottoms
Black,navyblueorfleshcolouredtightsmaybeworn;orblack,navyblueorwhiteanklesocks. Aplainscarfinnavybluemaybewornbystudentswhoneedtocovertheirheadonreligiousgrounds
Darkcolouredcoat(nodenim,leather,leather-lookorsimilarfabric) Coatsmustnotbeworninlessons Universalsportstrainersthatcanbewornindoorandoutdoors NB:noboots;noconverse
Predominantlyblackastro-turftrainers.NB:notstuddedboots.
Shortwhitesportssocks.
Plainnavybluefootballsocks
Shinpads
Plainnavyblueskortand/orplannavyblueshorts(optionalitems)
WGHS1/4ZipProMidlayer
Anavy/palebluepoloshirt
School Uniform
Additional Optional Curriculum Items
The following are optional items that may be purchased through one of the School Uniform Providers or through other providers:
Blue with white stripes apron for Food Technology
Year 7-11 Students who don’t have the optional items will be allowed to borrow a school one for the lesson
All items of uniform, PE kit and additional items should be clearly labelled with the owner ’ s name.
Jewellery
Students may wear only:
A plain wristwatch (no smartwatches)
A simple pendant necklace no larger than a 1p piece on a small-linked chain
One simple plain ring
One simple bracelet.
Pairs of small silver or gold stud type earrings (no hoops).
In addition, Sixth Form students are permitted to wear a small and simple stud nose piercing.
There should be no other jewellery of any kind There should be no body piercing
Hair
The school adopts the Halo hair code for schools regarding afro-textured hair.
Hair adornments should be simple and of one block colour Hair should not obscure the face and where dyed be a neutral colour such as brown, blonde, auburn, or black, i.e. not a bright colour.
School Uniform
Make up
If worn by students, make-up must be discreet. Nail varnish of one block pale colour may be worn NB no applique or fake nails
On occasion we have items of good condition pre-loved uniform available to help those families in need.
Please email thehub@wghs.org.uk
Please note students come to school in PE kit on the days they have PE.
Timings of the Day
Time Activity
8.15am - 8.50am Arrive at School
9am-10am Lesson 1
10am-11am Lesson 2
11am-11.15am Recreation
11.15am-12.15pm Lesson 3
12.15pm-12.40pm Form time or Lunch
12.40pm-1.05pm Form time or Lunch
1.05pm-1.40pm Social and Enrichment Time
1.40pm-2.40pm Lesson 4
2.40pm-3.40pm Lesson 5
3.40pm-5pm (4.30pm on Friday)
Travelling to School
Study facilities available for students to remain on site
The school does not operate a transport to school service. Please find below details of a private arrangement that is in place between some parents and Abbey Coaches. It is important to note that this is not a school service.
Abbey Coaches (Midlands) Ltd are a family run business who provide transport to and from Wolverhampton Girls’ High School. They provide transport for many different areas including, but not limited to, the following areas: Cannock, Dudley, Stafford, Stourbridge, West Bromwich.
Abbey Coaches regularly change their routes to meet student demand, so please contact them to let them know your area if you cannot see it in the above table.
For more information, and to find out whether they could provide transport for your daughter, please contact Mr Ram on: 0121 557 9622
Attendance
At Girls’High we expect excellent levels of attendance, to enable all students to fulfil their potential. High levels of attendance and punctuality are promoted and rewarded. Please refer to the Attendance Policy on our website for full list of expectations.
Parents/Carers should:
Ensure your child arrives on time - by 8.50am, ready for morning registration in lesson 1 at 9am
Promote the importance of regular attendance
Avoid unnecessary absences
Keep the school informed of circumstances that affect their child’s attendance
Not take their child out of education for holidays during term time.
In the event of illness
Telephone the school on the first day of non-attendance before 8.45am and leave a message with students name, form, year, reason for non attendance an expected return date - 01902 551515 - option 1. Alternatively, email the above details to absence@wghs.org.uk.
If your child has sickness and/ or diarrhoea they MUST NOT return to school until 48 hours after the last episode.
Medical Appointments/ Holidays/ Educational or university Trips/ Religious Observance
Please avoid medical appointment during school time. If it is unavoidable, a letter detailing the appointment date/ time should be brought to The Hub in advance of the appointment including a return to school time.
Leave of absence (holiday or educational) should be completed 4 weeks before the event and all applications must be made on the appropriate school form which can be collected from The Hub; forms should be returned with appropriate evidence. In the event of a funeral a signed letter by a Parent/Carer would be appreciated.
For Religious Observance days please complete the MS Form on our website under the Students/ Parents menu, in advance of the days leave. Sixth Form students can also apply for leave for University Open Days/ Visits or Enrichment Activities. These forms can be collected from the Sixth Form Office and should be completed PRIOR to the event.
In the event of a fire alarm students must immediately register in their form tutor groups at the muster stations on the field next to the main gated entrance of the school.
Rewards and Sanctions
Merit- 1 point
Piece of work completed to a high standard/showing improvement
Excellent participation/contribution within a lesson
Demonstrating improvements to participation/contribution within a lesson
Consistently meeting deadlines over a term
Demonstrating improvements to meeting deadlines
Consistently good organisation of exercise book/folder
Demonstrating improvements in organisation of exercise book/folder
Assisting/Participating in school events e g assemblies, charity events
Good citizenship
Headteacher Celebration Assembly Award - 4 points
100% attendance for the term
Academic success/progress
Recognition of exceptional individual achievements both in and out of School
Service to the School
Excellent - 3 points
Piece of work/project completed to an outstanding standard/showing improvement
Leading/Taking a significant role in school events e.g. assemblies, charity events
Taking on a Form leadership role
Taking a peer mentoring role
Representing the school and its ethos in the wider community e.g. guiding at open events, participating in recruitment activities
House Leader Recognition Award - 5 points
Headteacher/ SLT Recognition Award - 10 points
100% attendance for the academic year
Annual presentation event rewards
Exceptional service to the School
Exceptional service to the wider community
Sanctions
Order Marks and Conduct Marks are used as a sanction for low level disruptive/unacceptable behaviour. Order Marks gain one Behaviour Point and Conduct Marks gain two Behaviour Points. Students accumulating four Behaviour Points are issued with a detention. Detentions take place after school on a Thursday, failure to attend a detention can result in further sanctions being issued.
Exceptional service to the House
Social Enrichment
As well as ensuring academic success we are serious about having fun and enjoying time at school. This is achieved through providing a variety of extra-curricular activities for students to engage in. Students will be informed of the Enrichment timetable at the beginning of term where they can attend a wealth of different clubs everyday during our social enrichment time at 1.05pm until 1.35pm.
Chess Club
Eco Club
Tennis Club
Netball Club
Junior Choir
Key Term Dates 2026/2027
Year 7 and Year 12 students will start the Autumn term on Wednesday 2 September with other year groups returning on Thursday 3 September. This allows our new starters the opportunity for a calmer first day that helps students settle in with confidence. They can familiarise themselves with the site, routines and expectations at a more relaxed pace, ask questions more freely and begin forming friendships with peers who are in the same position, ensuring a smoother transition before the full school community returns the following day.
Autumn Term 2026
Autumn 1: Tuesday 1 September 2026 to Wednesday 21 October 2026
Half Term: Thursday 22 October 2026 to Friday 30 October 2026
Autumn 2: Monday 2 November 2026 to Friday 18 December 2026
Spring Term 2027
Spring 1: Monday 4 January 2027 to Friday 12 February 2027
Half Term: Monday 15 February 2027 to Friday 19 February 2027
Spring 2: Monday 22 February 2027 to Thursday 25 March 2027
Summer Term 2027
Summer 1: Monday 12 April 2027 to Friday 28 May 2027
Half Term: Monday 31 May 2027 to Friday 4 June 2027
Summer 2: Monday 7 June 2027 to Tuesday 20 July 2027
Provisional Non-Pupil Days
Tuesday 1 September
Wednesday 21 October
Friday 27 November
Friday 18 December
Friday 29 January
Monday 19 July
Tuesday 20 July
School is closed to all students on Monday 14 September th for 2027 11+ Entrance Test
Parent Pay
WGHS operates on a cashless basis using an online payment system called Parent Pay to pay for school meals, music tuition, revision guides etc. This is a safe and convenient online method of payment using a debit/credit card or by bank transfer.
We also use Parent Pay for Parents/Carers to register permission for their daughter to attend events which are free of charge, such as sports fixtures.
All students will be issued with Parent Pay log in details.
When you first log in you will be asked to change these and create your own secure username and password for future use.
If you have two or more daughters at WGHS, you can merge their accounts once logged in.
Please make sure there is enough money on your daughter’s school meals account to cover the cost of her school lunch or break-time purchases. Cash is not accepted at till points.
There is no school meal booking system.
The price of the items that students buy at the school canteen are deducted from the funds on their school meals account.
Should you require any help with the Parent Pay system please contact the Finance Office by emailing accounts@wghs.org.uk
How to Get in Touch
Over the course of the year we will communicate with you in a variety of different ways:
E-Bulletin. This is a weekly emailed document which highlights upcoming events, student achievements and recent letters sent home
Progress reports to update you on your daughter’s progress
Text message
Hard/soft copies of letters will be sent home for a variety of matters and electronic versions of these are uploaded to the school website
Occasions may arise when you need to contact school in order to share information or raise concerns. There are several ways you can do this, including:
By telephone - 01902 551515
By email - general enquiries: enquiries@wghs.org.uk - absences: absence@wghs.org.uk
By email to our Headteacher for confidential matters: headteacher@wghs.org.uk
By letter to school
By recording a note in the communication section of your daughter’s planner to be shared with a member of staff
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