Transforming lives as well as minds
An inspiring and inclusive community built on respect, individuality, equality and kindness.
Affectionately known as WGS, Wolverhampton Grammar School is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 4 to 18 years.
- Our Mission
- Our Vision
- Our Aims
We believe that education is about transforming lives as well as minds. Expert staff ignite intellectual curiosity by providing a classical Liberal Arts curriculum – an approach to education that teaches a diverse range of disciplines and life skills which equip students to play an active part in society.
We provide an education as individual as your child, within an environment and community like no other. As one of the oldest schools in the country, we’ve been doing just that for over 500 years.
The School’s strategic aims echo our vision for an education that transforms lives as well as minds. Our outstanding and dedicated staff continue to bring out the best in each student encouraging them to want to make a difference and play an active part in society.
Outstanding
Results
79%
Of GCSE entries in 2025 have been awarded the top grades of 9 to 6 (A* to B equivalent).
100%
Success rate in a range of GCSEs including Art, Computer Science, English Language, French, Further Maths, and Design & Technology.
Our priority is the happiness of your child
WGS is a happy place to learn and grow.
Pastoral care is at the heart of everything we do. Your child will receive the very best care and individual attention. At WGS, our happy students do well, thrive, and leave us with excellent exam results and the confidence to embrace whatever opportunities come their way.
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 (Student Welfare & Safeguarding)
Life at WGS
WGS is an incredibly warm, welcoming, friendly, purposeful and inclusive school. Whilst we have our feet firmly on the ground, our ambitions and our aspirations for our students are extremely high.
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Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 at Wolverhampton Grammar School
By taking part in a wide range of activities and conversations, pupils were reminded that WGS is a place where they belong, where their voices…
A nuturing and stimulating environment.
The Good Schools Guide
