Wolgarston is a fantastic school, and I am very proud to lead it. We’ve developed a reputation locally for delivering some of the very best results at GCSE, A-Level and BTEC. But it’s not just our results that speak for themselves. Students leave Wolgarston as better people. People who are ready to make a positive contribution to the world, respectful of those around them and resilient enough to take on the challenges that life may bring.

We are proud of our academic ethos and high standards. Academic success is always the product of hard work, expert teaching and the nurturing of enquiring minds. At Wolgarston, alongside all other schools in Penk Valley Academy Trust, we follow the research-based approach to teaching and learning described in Professor John Hattie’s Visible Learning.

This meticulous attention to delivering and sequencing high-quality lessons mean that students know precisely where they are on their learning journey and can develop the habits needed to be successful and independent. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum with a strong focus on traditional subjects and the facilitating subjects that open up the doors to the best universities and employers.

This deep learning is complemented by our strong enrichment programme. We offer an excellent range of educational visits and international learning opportunities and regularly welcome a variety of guest speakers to speak in our purpose-built lecture theatre. We play host to awareness days for all of our students covering such themes as cultural diversity, our community, careers and sports. I am proud to be supporting and developing our extra-curriculum enrichment programme this year to offer clubs, societies and additional activities to every student, no matter their background, financial situation or transport needs.

So in a nutshell, that is Wolgarston. One of the best schools in England – proudly offering a truly excellent education to the families of South Staffordshire. In return, I ask for one simple thing – one hundred per cent. 100% attendance, 100% focus and 100% drive. I make no apologies for my sky-high expectations in terms of effort, attitude and behaviour and I can guarantee you that if your son or daughter arrives at Wolgarston ready to learn there is no reason why they will not leave having achieved amazing things.

Welcome to Wolgarston - a 100% school

Miss Jo Fairclough| Headteacher

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The Wolgarston Way - Our values

When joining Wolgarston you are not only entering a school, you are joining a community. As a school we feel very strongly that we have a responsibility to not only assist your child to achieve the very best exam results but also ensure they leave Wolgarston as the best version of themselves. We expect all our students to contribute to our community values, which we call ‘The Wolgarston Way’.

Do the right thing - We encourage all our students to make the right choices both in an academic and social setting. We expect our students to always be honest and respectful, and if a poor decision is ever made, the student works towards correcting it with everyone involved. 

Take pride in our community - We want our students to take pride in being at Wolgarston and to care about the community they are part of. Students are expected to be polite to each other and to staff and to keep their environment tidy and clean. This helps makes our community a place where students want to learn, and staff want to work.

Leave a positive legacy - From their very first day at Wolgarston, our students are creating a legacy that will last long after they have left the school. By working hard, participating in school life and having positive relationships, our students will leave Wolgarston with fond memories – and the staff with fond memories of them!

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Our mission is to support schools in providing an excellent educational service for the local community and beyond. Our values of Collaboration, Challenge, Curiosity and Care run through everything that we do.

We are driven to ensure that our community can realise its true potential through 'Learning Together' and focusing on our strategic priorities. These are:

Ensure there is consistency, high quality and inclusive education.

Establish effective school improvement systems.

Ensure the workforce is well-supported.

Ensure high quality governance and leadership.

Ensure high quality finance and operations services

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