Wolverhampton Grammar School
Wolverhampton, West Midlands · WV3 9RB
AAB+ A-level
34.5%
9–7 GCSE
56%
Day fees
£14k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Wolverhampton Grammar School is one of England's oldest independent day schools, with over 500 years of history serving coeducational pupils aged 4–18 in the West Midlands. The school positions itself around a classical Liberal Arts curriculum emphasising intellectual curiosity, individual development, and transformative education that equips students for active citizenship. With 781 pupils across infants, junior, senior and sixth form divisions, WGS combines traditional educational values with a contemporary commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- →Historic reputation and longevity as one of England's oldest schools with deep community roots
- →All-through provision (ages 4–18) enabling continuity and strong pastoral relationships across phases
- →Classical Liberal Arts curriculum designed to foster intellectual breadth and critical thinking
- →Inclusive ethos emphasising individual support alongside academic rigour
Who thrives here
Curious, intellectually engaged pupils who thrive in a traditional all-through community and benefit from personalised attention within a values-driven environment. The school suits families seeking a broad, humanities-inflected education rather than narrow specialisation.
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Contact & visit
Compton Road
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
WV3 9RB
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Wolverhampton Grammar School?
Day fees at Wolverhampton Grammar School are approximately £13,584 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Wolverhampton Grammar School?
Wolverhampton Grammar School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Wolverhampton Grammar School's exam results?
At Wolverhampton Grammar School, 34.5% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 56% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Wolverhampton Grammar School a boarding school?
Wolverhampton Grammar School is a day school in Wolverhampton and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong sense of community and belonging across all-through provision
✓Individual attention and personalised approach to learning
✓Inclusive ethos valuing diversity and individuality
✓Historic reputation and educational tradition
Common concerns
!Lack of Ofsted or ISI inspection rating limits external validation of quality claims
!Fees structure not publicly transparent, limiting affordability assessment
!Limited public data on academic outcomes, co-curricular provision or pastoral metrics