Wombourne High School is a calm and orderly school, where pupils can flourish. Behaviour in lessons and during social time is positive. Pupils say that bullying is rare and that if it does occur staff deal with it well. Most parents and pupils say that they would recommend the school. Several commented on the high-quality support received during the COVID-19 pandemic. As one parent put it, ‘The provision of home learning and support during COVID lockdowns was outstanding.’ Leaders are ambitious for every pupil. They have developed a broad, balanced curriculum to support this ambition. Teachers deliver the curriculum well. Learning is appropriately planned to help pupils to make progress. Most pupils feel that they are making good progress. Relationships between adults and pupils are positive. Pupils say staff know them well. They are confident that they will be supported if they have a problem. There is a diverse range of extra-curricular subjects on offer. These include sports clubs, the Duke of Edinburgh Award and drama productions. Pupils in key stage 3 can attend ‘masterclasses’. These give them an opportunity to study an area of their choice in greater depth. Examples include making and tasting world cuisines and studying robotics.