Wolverhampton Grammar School Senior Prospectus

Why choose Wolverhampton Grammar School

Transforming lives as well as minds

Wolverhampton Grammar School is an extraordinary school. You just have to step through our doors to feel the tangible warmth – a warmth created by people who embody community.

We will give your child the best opportunity to leave this school with excellent exam results. But, what we offer, is much more. Judged “Excellent” in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, we are an ambitious school, working hard to ensure students receive a transformational education.

Great education depends on exceptional relationships. As one of the country’s oldest schools, we know that a challenging education requires a supportive, caring environment. At Wolverhampton Grammar School, no child falls between the cracks.

Nic Anderson, Acting Head

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Pastoral care like no other school

Our first priority is the happiness of your child. Your child will receive pastoral care at Wolverhampton Grammar School like nowhere else – that’s because happy children do well, thrive, and leave us with excellent exam results and the confidence to embrace whatever opportunities come their way.

Prioritising Pastoral Care

Your child will never feel alone at our School. We make sure every child gets the care and individual attention that they need

Claudine Jones, Assistant Head Pastoral Care

School Counsellor

Dedicated, Expert Pastoral Team

Physical and Mental Health

Continuity of support and care in Houses

Quiet Spaces and Quiet Time

Sixth Form Mentors and Peer Support

The right fit

Year groups small enough to ensure every child gets individual education and support, and large enough to include variety and breadth of opinion to challenge and stimulate debate. We take equal opportunities very seriously.

There is no evidence that single sex education improves academic attainment or makes children happier. The number of single sex schools (both in the independent and state system) has declined nationally as demand from parents has decreased.

We have to prepare our children for their adult life. That means teaching them to interact with everyone, regardless of gender.

Jonathan Wood, Assistant Head Academic Administration

High Quality Teaching

Small Class Sizes

Optimum Year Group (average 85 per year)

Every child gets the opportunity to represent the School in drama, sport and music

A community like no other Students feel happy and safe in School

74%

A* - B grades at A Level this year

Our students secure places at the most prestigious universities including Oxford and Cambridge

100%

46% awarded A*-A at A Level this year

Achieved a Merit or higher in Cambridge Technical awards

Dedicated UCAS and Careers Support

Distinction * grades awarded

Academic Excellence

You would expect nothing less than access to the very best inspirational teaching from the top independent school in Wolverhampton.

The academic achievements of our students speak for themselves; but our teachers are trained to deliver much more than that.

All of our teachers are experts in their own academic disciplines, trained and experienced professionals who love their subjects as much as they enjoy teaching our students. The lessons are lively and challenging, and knowledge here is treasured, opening up minds to a love of learning.

Small class sizes and space for individual tuition enables our teachers to get to know your child. We adapt the curriculum to suit every individual and will encourage your child to understand their own learning needs. Both boys and girls excel at GCSE, A Level and Cambridge Technical Awards.

67% Grade 9, 8 and 7 awards at GCSE this year

83% Grades 9 - 6 (A* - B equivalent) at GCSE this year

Success rate in a range of GCSEs including Art, Computer Science, English Language, French, Further Maths, and Design & Technology.

How we use technology

iPad technology

Wolverhampton Grammar School is at the forefront in its use of technology across every aspect of School lifefrom the classroom, to pastoral support; teaching and learning to support services; reading for pleasure and parent and student communications.

Many schools still avoid digital technology. Now more than ever, your child exists in a world that requires everyone to be in sync with the technology that surrounds them. As parents and educators, it's our responsibility to ensure our children are as prepared as they can be for the digital world ahead of them. The skills and confidence your child will develop here will set them apart in adult life.

Technology Assisted Learning

A Parent and Student Portal created especially for you

We use tech to measure happiness and social-emotional patterns and risks

An educational partnership with you to support your child’s learning

Video and audio lesson capture (to support students who may have missed a lesson - or simply, just need a bit of extra time to understand a topic)

Reading and writing matters

Our Libraries are the busiest places in the School. Children of all ages reading, researching and doing homework.

All children in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 have a School iPad with a stylus Apple Pencil to set the standard for drawing, note-taking and marking up documents. Students can choose to record their work using the stylus, typing on the iPad or by writing in their universal exercise book or subject books – whatever works best for them. Work is recorded online – ensuring no lost learning.

Art lessons foster skills and creativity in a variety of media, from traditional techniques such as oil painting, to chemical photography, animation and film-making, all based on a strong foundation of observational drawing.

Life outside the classroom

Guest Author and Poet Events. Over 20,000 books and e-resources to enjoy

We offer over 100 extra-curricular clubs – the largest rangeavailable from any school in the City.

Children join our School with different skills and abilities. The early years of Senior School are devoted to nurturing and discovering talent; whether that’s reading, writing, debating, drama, music or sport.

Accelerated Reader and Tracked Reading Development

Our Libraries are open from 7.30am until 5.30pm. You can also make use of a Late Club until 6.15pm should you need to

There really is something for everyoneeverything from Political Forums, Virtual Reality Club, Debating, Crafts to Climbing, Cooking and Art Lectures.

Curriculum time devoted to reading for pleasure Worldwide Trips and Expeditions

Investing in your child’s future

Because Wolverhampton Grammar School is one of the most successful independent schools in the country – we are able to invest in our infrastructure, buildings and services.

From the very best nutritionally balanced food prepared by award winning chefs to the latest science laboratories, Sports Centre and a School Learning Hubyour child will have access to the very best facilities.

25 acre site Award winning caterers

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