Blakeley Heath Primary School
Wolverhampton, WV5 0JR · Staffordshire · primary school
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42nd of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.9/10 against 3,191 of them, against 8.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Blakeley Heath Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Musical Theatre, Gardening Club, Yr 6 Boosters, Multiplication Club, Ball Skills, and Balance Bikes. Sports include Cricket, Football, and Tennis, while arts and music cover Drums, Singing, Saxophone, Flute, Trumpet, and French Horn. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 359 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who need extra help with multiplication? What does a typical day look like for the Yr 6 Boosters?
What Ofsted said about Blakeley Heath Primary School
Overview
Blakeley Heath Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a nurturing community where pupils feel safe, valued, and proud to belong, underpinned by strong relationships and high expectations. Leaders have sustained the school’s success while continuing to develop an ambitious curriculum.
Strengths
- Reading is a clear strength, with structured phonics teaching and closely matched books helping younger pupils build fluency and confidence.
- The school is highly inclusive, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive early identification and support to access the full curriculum.
- Behaviour is consistently good, with pupils being respectful, polite, and engaged, supported by a clear and well-applied approach.
- Attendance is rising due to a rigorous and proactive approach, including close work with families to provide support.
- Personal development is strong, with a rich programme of enrichment activities, clubs, and cultural experiences that build character and confidence.
Areas to improve
- In some areas of the wider curriculum, activities do not consistently help pupils learn and understand the intended knowledge, which can slow the pace of learning and prevent retention. The school should ensure learning activities are well matched to curriculum goals.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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