All-ThroughCo-educationalBoardingISI · Excellent
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Tettenhall College Incorporated

Wolverhampton, West Midlands · WV6 8QX

AAB+ A-level

17.6%

9–7 GCSE

21.9%

Day fees

Not published

Inspection

Excellent

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Tettenhall College is a co-educational all-through independent school set in attractive Victorian grounds on the western edge of Wolverhampton, offering education from Nursery through to Sixth Form with boarding provision. The school combines traditional values with a forward-looking curriculum, and has developed a distinctive niche through its International Football Academy, attracting students from across the globe. With around 505 pupils, it maintains a genuinely small-school feel where staff know every child, and the breadth of enrichment — from performing arts to overseas educational trips — reflects an ambition to develop well-rounded individuals. It serves both local day families seeking an alternative to the state sector and international boarding pupils, particularly those connected to its football academy pathway.

  • Genuinely small class sizes and strong pastoral care in a non-pressurised but ambitious environment
  • The International Football Academy offers a credible dual education-and-sport pathway rarely available at this price point in the Midlands
  • All-through structure from Nursery to Sixth Form removes the stress of 11+ or 13+ transitions and fosters continuity

Who thrives here

Pupils who want to be known as individuals rather than lost in a large school, including sporty or artistically inclined children who benefit from breadth over narrow academic intensity. International students, particularly those pursuing elite football development alongside GCSEs or A-levels, are very well catered for.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports56th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peersno dataPastoral & wellbeing83rd pct

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeAll-Through · Boarding
Founded1863
Number of pupils505
Day pupils353
Boarders70
Sixth form67
Age range3–18
GenderCo-educational
AssociationsISA, BSA, AGBIS
Settingsuburban
LocationThe school is situated in the leafy Tettenhall area of Wolverhampton, easily accessible by car from the M54 and A41; a school minibus network serves surrounding areas.
EthosChristian (non-denominational)

Contact & visit

Wood Road, Tettenhall

Wolverhampton, West Midlands

WV6 8QX

www.tettenhallcollege.co.uk
01902751119
Mr Christopher McAllister, Head

Nearest stations

Wolverhampton15 min
Codsall10 min

Notable alumni

Robert Plant

Lead singer of Led Zeppelin, rock musician

Graham Taylor

England football manager and Watford FC manager

Recent investment

Towers Renovation fundraising campaign underway for heritage building restoration
Ongoing investment in International Football Academy facilities and coaching infrastructure

Frequently asked questions

How do you get into Tettenhall College Incorporated?

Tettenhall College Incorporated admits pupils at 3+, 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 Tettenhall College Incorporated's exam results?

At Tettenhall College Incorporated, 17.6% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 21.9% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Tettenhall College Incorporated a boarding school?

Tettenhall College Incorporated offers boarding as well as day places.

What is Tettenhall College Incorporated's latest inspection rating?

ISI rated Tettenhall College Incorporated “Excellent” (2019).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Staff know every child by name and the pastoral care is genuinely personal

The football academy is a real differentiator and professionally run

Children who struggled or lacked confidence elsewhere thrive in the smaller, supportive environment

Common concerns

!Academic results and university destinations may not match larger, more selective independents in the region

!The mix of day pupils and international boarding students can feel like two distinct school populations at times

!Fees transparency and communication could be clearer for prospective families unfamiliar with the independent sector