Open Other Secondary Mixed

Highfields School

Boundary Way, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
Part of: LYKOS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Highfields School
Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
1,781 Pupils
1,791 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
31.40% FSM %
880 Boys
901 Girls
About Highfields School

Highfields School is a Secondary Academies serving Wolverhampton and the surrounding area in Wolverhampton with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 1,781 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,791. Current headteacher: Simon Cope.

Information on Highfields School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Wolverhampton
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Wolverhampton
Parliamentary Constituency Wolverhampton West
Ward Merry Hill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor LYKOS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-12-2015
UKPRN 10053915
URN 142317
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Vivek Dhir Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sharon Athwal Local Governor 10/02/2022 10/02/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Benbow Local Governor 28/01/2025 27/01/2029 Elected by parents
Dr Vivek Dhir Local Governor 24/03/2025 23/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Zoe Edwards Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alexander Fedyk Local Governor 13/06/2025 12/06/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Lee Gordon Local Governor 29/01/2025 28/01/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Amanda Haddon Local Governor 24/03/2021 24/03/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Mariam Homer Local Governor 27/04/2023 27/04/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Emma Kemshell Local Governor 24/03/2025 23/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Purshouse Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Omar Salahuddin Local Governor 27/04/2023 27/04/2027 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Penn Fields School
0.04 km • Wolverhampton
Other
Springdale Primary School
0.62 km • Wolverhampton
Other
St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
0.98 km • Wolverhampton
Other
Warstones Primary School
1.03 km • Wolverhampton
Other
Bhylls Acre Primary School
1.12 km • Wolverhampton
Other
Penn Hall School
1.46 km • Wolverhampton
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Highfields School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton.
Highfields School has 1,781 pupils, with a capacity of 1,791.
Highfields School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Highfields School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Highfields School is Mr Simon Cope.
Highfields School is at Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT, in the Wolverhampton local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Highfields School: Has a sixth form.
Highfields School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Simon Cope
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
01902556530
www.hswv.co.uk/
Location
WV4 4NT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142317
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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