Willingsworth High School
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| Willingsworth High School | |
| Established | 1959 |
| Type | Comprehensive community school |
| Religious affiliation | Secular |
| Headteacher | Mr Patrick S Spoerer |
| Location | Bilston Road Gospel Oak Tipton West Midlands DY4 0BZ England |
| LEA | Sandwell |
| Ofsted number | 104010 |
| Students | 1072 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Ages | 11 to 16 |
| Website | http://www.willingsworth.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
Willingsworth High School is a secondary school in the town of Tipton, in Sandwell borough of the West Midlands, England. It was built as a secondary modern school in 1959.
The school's most famous pupil was the former Wolves and England footballer Steve Bull who attended Willingsworth from 1976 until 1981.
Willingsworth is located in the Princes End area of the town and is located within open space adjoining the A4098 that connects Tipton with Darlaston.
In 2006, Willingsworth leavers attained some of the school's best exam results witnessed at the school. 29% of GCSE students attained 5 or more 'C' grades and above, placing the school at 10th out of 18 in the Sandwell league table.
In 2007, Willingsworth leavers attained it's highest GCSE results yet - 62% of students achieved 5 or more 'C' grades and above.
The school's current head teacher is Mr Patrick Spoerer.
A new school building is currently being built and is set to open in September 2008.
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