187
Pupils · 2024/25
10%
EAL · 2024/25
23%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 17/01/2023
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityWolverhampton
PhaseAll-through with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Penn Fields School · All-through · Wolverhampton
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
187
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
10%
FSM eligible
64%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
7%
Persistent absence
23%
Contact
Address
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
Local authority
Wolverhampton
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 187 | 8.6 | 100% | 10% | 64% | 7% | 23% |
| 2023/24 | 184 | 8.4 | 100% | 11% | 56% | 9% | 27% |
| 2022/23 | 186 | 9.2 | 100% | 13% | 58% | 9% | 26% |
| 2021/22 | 189 | 7.5 | 100% | 15% | 55% | 10% | 31% |
| 2020/21 | 190 | 8.8 | 100% | 16% | 49% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 154 | 8.2 | 100% | 16% | 54% | 6% | 15% |
| 2017/18 | 156 | 8.4 | 100% | 14% | 51% | 6% | 19% |
| 2016/17 | 158 | 8.6 | 100% | 11% | 58% | 6% | 16% |
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