Join us on Tuesday 24th March at 7PM-8.20pm  for an unforgettable Spring Concert , an evening filled with vibrant melodies, uplifting performances and the joyful spirit of the season. As the days grow brighter, our talented musicians are ready to bring fresh energy to the stage with a diverse program sure to delight audiences of all ages. Tickets cost £4 each Secure your tickets now and be part of a wonderful evening celebrating music: Spring Concert 2026 | Your Box Office

WGHS Culture Day 2026 was a vibrant and inspiring celebration of the diversity that makes our school community so special. Students proudly shared their cultures through traditional dress, music, food and poetry, creating an atmosphere of respect and joy. The day provided a valuable opportunity for students to learn from one another, deepen their understanding of different cultures and reflect on the importance of inclusion and global citizenship. It was a memorable event that highlighted the confidence, creativity and unity of our students. Thank you to our student leaders Anya and Bethia who did a fantastic job alongside our Assistant Headteacher, Mr Postle - it was a fantastic day and we really appreciate all the effort the three of you put into it. For more photos of the day visit: https://issuu.com/wghs1911/docs/wghs_culture_day_2026_895cef6f2c050a

Our online Reading Community Event will take place on Thursday 5th February from 4.00pm to 5.00pm. This event is designed to share how we support and develop students reading at school, and to offer practical guidance on how parents and carers can support their reading at home. Reading is central to success across the curriculum, and we are keen to work in partnership with families to build confident, engaged readers. During the session, you will hear from: the Curriculum Leader for English the Deputy Curriculum Leader and KS3 Lead for English the School Librarian We will outline: how reading is taught and supported across the school how reading is assessed and how progress is monitored how we promote a culture of reading for pleasure how we have assessed KS3 and KS4 students’ reading ages using Sparx, and how reading ages are now reported home on KS3 reports how to understand what reading age data means and how it is used to support students’ progress the online platforms we use to support reading, including Sparx Reader and ReadTheory recommended reading material for different ages and interests how students can access high-quality reading materials through school and their local library the government’s new initiative in 2026 – the UK’s ‘National Year of Reading’ We will also explore how reading supports spelling accuracy and vocabulary development, and how families can help students build these skills at home in manageable, effective ways. Research consistently shows that strong reading skills underpin success in every subject. Students with secure reading comprehension are better able to access exam questions, understand subject-specific vocabulary, and retain new knowledge across subjects including the Sciences, Humanities, and Mathematics. Broader research indicates that regular reading and literacy activities are associated with improved mental health outcomes - readers are thus significantly more likely to report better sleep, feelings of happiness, reduced loneliness, and lower anxiety than non-readers. The event will conclude by 5pm and will include a range of practical strategies you can use at home to support your daughter’s reading, regardless of her current reading level or confidence. It will also be a valuable opportunity to ask questions and better understand how reading is assessed and supported in school. If you would like to attend, please sign up using the Microsoft Form . This will help us plan the event effectively. Here is the form: https://forms.office.com/e/D8Rv0bcMQr . Please complete by Monday 2 nd February. You will be sent the Teams link via email after signing up. We very much hope you are able to join us and look forward to working together to support our students’ reading development.

Given the uncertainty regarding the weather conditions, in the interests of health and safety we have taken the decision now to reschedule this event (Friday 9th January 2026). Sincere apologies.   We very much hope you are able to come along to our rearranged event on Friday 16 th  January 2.15pm - 3.15pm, with gates opening at 2pm. To confirm your attendance at the rescheduled event please complete the following form: Rescheduled Sixth Form Open Event - Friday 16th January 2026  – Fill in form   Apologies again for any inconvenience. We hope to see you soon.

We are proud to announce that WGHS has been named in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026 for Top State Secondary Schools in the West Midlands. The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide  is widely regarded as the definitive ranking of the country’s top schools. Inclusion in this prestigious list places WGHS as the 8th highest-achieving school in the region and 61 st  highest-achieving school Nationally. Trudi Young Headteacher at Wolverhampton Girls’ High School said: ‘We are delighted to be recognised in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide -Top Ten State Secondary Schools in the West Midlands. This achievement reflects the hard work, ambition and dedication of our students, staff and school community. We remain committed to providing an exceptional education, fostering an environment where every girl can thrive and preparing our students for their next steps.’ As a school we are incredibly proud of the academic successes of our students, but we believe these successes are one part of a much wider journey – offering opportunities inside and outside the classroom, supporting students to discover their strengths and passions. Equally important is our commitment to exceptional pastoral care, ensuring students feel valued and supported within our school community, allowing our girls to achieve their individual best while growing to become well-round, resilient and happy individuals.

Tickets for our annual festive musical event, Punch and Carols, are on sale now through our School Box Office: Your Box Office The event takes place on Tuesday 9th December, 6.30pm-8pm and tickets are £5. The Parents' Guild will also be drawing the Christmas Raffle at the event. Thank you to Daya in Year 8 for her fantastic poster design below.

Music lessons are available from the start of each term.   If your daughter wishes to start music lessons from next term, or wishes to continue having lessons next term, you will need to apply for the Spring term by clicking on this link: https://forms.office.com/e/aHXgkTgBZA     Students who are eligible for pupil premium support should apply via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/kC76hWP92x   The closing date for applications is Sunday 19 th  October.   We will confirm music lesson allocations for the Spring term during the week commencing Monday 10 th  November. Payment details will also be advised within this communication.   Please note, fees for lessons for the Spring term will be due for payment in full by Sunday 30 th  November.   If you do not wish your daughter to continue with music lessons in the Spring term, please do not complete an application. Meet some of our Peripatetic teaching team Mrs S England – Teacher of Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet and Piano    Mrs England is a graduate of the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire with 30 years of teaching experience in flute, piano, clarinet and saxophones. She is professionally active as a freelance flutist and regularly plays in shows and orchestral concerts, as well as teaching at WGHS and several other schools across Wolverhampton and Staffordshire. Mrs England endeavours to instil a love of music in all her students alongside encouraging goals such as taking graded exams and performing.   Mr O Eyre - BA Hons Musical Theatre, Arts Ed, London. Teacher of Voice  Mr Eyre is a classically trained singer in 'Bel Canto' technique. At the age of 17, he auditioned for Lord Andrew  Llyod Webber who funded his degree tuition and provided mentorship at is London Drama school, Arts Ed.    From here Mr Eyre went on to appear in numerous West End and Broadway shows such as 'The Phantom of The Opera', 'HAIR,' 'Christmas in New York' and 'Shrek the Musical,' covering and playing lead roles.  Mr Eyre’s career highlights include appearing in the '25th anniversary production of Phantom' at The Royal Albert hall and singing the as the finale soloist at 'The Olivier Awards' live on The BBC; as well as singing at The World's biggest music festivals, such as Latitude and The Isle of Wight, performing alongside the greats of the industry.   Mr Eyre has always coached Vocal technique alongside his performing, with near two decades experience. Teaching in Drama school settings, secondary schools, colleges and his own private practice, he has mentored hundreds of vocalists, many of whom have gone on to become professional singers. Mr Eyre’s clients are currently working in 'Hamilton- West End cast,' 'Cats- International tour cast' and 'Royal Caribbean Cruise casts' to name a few. He is now in his third year teaching at WGHS.   https://youtu.be/I7iNNbIHGcw  - Link to promotional video of Mr Eyre  Mr C White - Drums Mr White, drum kit and percussion teacher at WGHS, also has a busy and varied playing career. Currently on a break from the European tour of ‘Cats’, he is looking forward to the tour’s restart in November.   Recent credits include ‘Chicago’ (UK, European, and International Tours), ‘Wizard of Oz’, ‘ Shrek’,  and ‘Annie’ (UK Tour), as well as touring with former Wicked stars Kerry Ellis and Louise Dearman.    Beyond musical theatre, Mr White regularly plays percussion with the internationally acclaimed Jamhot Showband and performs with various orchestras. Passionate about education, he supports his students at WGHS and across Sandwell in discovering the joy and fun of learning an instrument, from their favourite song to exploring diverse music styles.  Dr Foster - Classical Guitar/Piano teacher    Dr Foster is a composer, performer and academic musician. He has worked for many years as an instrumental teacher and for over twenty as a university lecturer. He gained his doctorate, studying composition with Michael Finnissy, and his music has been heard across the UK and abroad. As a performer, Dr Foster studied classical guitar with Jim Bickel (a student of Julian Bream), flute with performers from both the BBC Northern and Halle Symphony Orchestras, and piano with Christopher Wood. He continues to compose and perform around the country and has been teaching composition, classical guitar and piano at the WGHS now for just over three years.

Our Enrichment Timetable and Learning Boost sessions for the Autumn term are now available to view here: Wolverhampton Girls’ High School

To purchase tickets for this years House Arts please click here: Your Box Office

On Friday 26th September The WGHS Parents' Guild will be hosting a social event for Year 7 students - A Girls' Night In. From 4.30pm-7.30pm, Year 7's are invited to come along to hang out with their friends, watch a movie with some snacks (Barbie or Jurassic Rebirth) and play some games. The cost of a ticket is £6.50. Please use the QR code on the poster below to purchase tickets. Consent forms are to be collected from The Hub and returned to The Hub once completed. Thank you for supporting this event.

We are delighted to announce that our students have achieved outstanding GCSE results this year! These results reflect our student’s resilience, hard work, and dedication to their studies from Years 7-11; along with our wonderful teaching staff’s commitment to our students’ education at WGHS.  These results follow the exceptional A Level results we announced last week.   GCSE Results 2025 50% of results at grades 8 & 9  72% of results at grades 9-7 Key Highlights: 411 Grade 9 results awarded 887 Grade 9 or 8 results awarded 72% of our students achieved Grade 9-8 in Geography 70% of RS students achieved Grade 9-8  83% of Food Prep and Nutrition students achieved Grade 9-7 79% of Maths students achieved Grade 9-7  78% of Latin Students achieved Grade 9-7  77% of Chemistry students achieved Grade 9-7    A huge congratulations to Dori, Isha and Gurroop who achieved the incredible feat of earning all Grade 9’s, well done to you all! A special mention to the 12 students who achieved all Grade 8’s and 9’s – Sara, Gurleena, Kersten, Areesa, Holly, Keerat, Sharina, Millie, Amber, Gabrielle, Elise and Sarah, such a wonderful achievement   Headteacher Trudi Young was thrilled with Year 11’s achievements, "I am so happy for our Year 11 students. Their hard work has paid off, and we couldn't be prouder of their fantastic achievements. For those of you continuing your journey into Sixth Form we look forward to welcoming you back; to those of you moving on we wish you all the very best for the future!"

Huge congratulations to our Year 13 students who have achieved exceptional A Level results this summer! Their hard work and dedication over the past two years in Sixth Form has truly paid off.  They have been a fantastic cohort, and we are extremely proud of them all.    Results Highlights 2025:     50% of grades awarded at A* or A   78% of grades awarded A*-B     Particular success was seen in Art, Theatre Studies and Russian with 100% of students achieving A*-B; Additionally, 91% of Business students and German students, and 90% of Further Mathematics students achieved A*-B.   Many of our students are now heading off to university this September, with a significant number gaining places at prestigious ‘Russell Group’ universities including Birmingham, Cambridge, Exeter, Imperial College London, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield and York. Our students will study a diverse range of courses including Biology, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Dentistry, Economics, English, English Law and French Law, Fine Art, Human Social and Political Sciences, Law, Medicine, Modern Foreign Languages and Economics, and Speech and Language Therapy.  We wish them all great success.     A special congratulations to Gajani, Annika, Ria, Riya, Claudia, Eve and Sakina for their incredible achievement of straight A*s. 45 WGHS students achieved A*/ A grades across 3 or 4 A Level subjects – congratulations, a wonderful achievement! We must make mention of an outstanding performance in English Literature by Amy, who has been recognised by the OCR exam board for her 100% exam result and hailed as one of the top performing students in the country. Well done to her!   Headteacher, Trudi Young, is ecstatic with the students' achievements, "Congratulations to our Year 13 students.  We are so proud of each and every one of you. You have worked so hard and achieved fantastic results – the best we have seen at Girls’ High for many years. With 78% of grades awarded A*-B it really is a phenomenal achievement and testament to the hard work and support of students and staff.  Well done!  From all at Girls’ High, we wish you the very best for the future.”    Our students are now deservedly going to enjoy the rest of their summer break before their next steps, be it University, Degree Apprenticeships or taking a gap year, we wish them all the very best for their future.