Ofsted Inspections
In 2006, the school underwent their Ofsted inspection, being judged as an 'Outstanding' school overall. Good feedback was given, but improvements were suggested, referencing to the School's 6th Form; which was the weaker part of the inspection.
Following this 'Outstanding' award, the school was invited to become an academy under a new UK Government scheme, introduced by Secretary of State for Education at the time, Michael Gove. The School retains its title of 'Wales High School', as opposed to changing to match its counterparts such as Aston Academy or Maltby Academy with the then Headteacher, John Day, stating that "Wales High School will always remain so".
Following significant changes in the school's management structure, including the appointment of a new Headteacher, and a slight decrease in external examination results, an new inspection was carried out on the 7th November 2012. The school achieved a lower outcome, being judged as a school which 'Requires Improvement' and as such the school has begun a review and radical change in its teaching practices with Guiseppe Di'Iasio being aware of the improvements required and "maintaining the improvements described in the previous Inspection Report."
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