Havergal CofE (C) Primary School
Wolverhampton, WV10 7LE · Staffordshire · primary school
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95th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.0/10 against 3,364 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Havergal CofE (C) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a Year 6 residential at Laches Wood, an Ancient Maya drama workshop, and a trip to RAF Cosford. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 pupils against a stated capacity of 198. 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare Year 6 students for the residential trip?
What Ofsted said about Havergal CofE (C) Primary School
Overview
Havergal CofE (C) Primary School continues to be a good school, where dedicated staff and governors have created an environment in which pupils are happy and safe. The report highlights a strong Christian ethos and high expectations, noting that pupils behave impeccably and achieve well across all groups. Leaders provide effective management, ensuring a broad curriculum and a supportive community atmosphere.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as happy and safe, with staff who care deeply, creating a school that feels "like a family."
- The curriculum is "ambitious, well-structured, broad and balanced," with reading made a clear priority and phonics taught well.
- Teachers are "passionate about their craft," using effective strategies to help pupils remember key facts and nurture every child, including those with special educational needs.
- Behaviour is excellent, with "no low-level disruption" and a highly inclusive community underpinned by Christian values and a rights-respecting charter.
- Early years provision is strong, with children making rapid gains in early reading and vocabulary through a well-planned curriculum.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum planning does not identify precisely enough the most important content pupils need to know, leading to inconsistent recall and imprecise assessments.
- Some children in the early years are not secure in forming letters and numbers correctly, preventing them from recording learning accurately when they enter Year 1.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring staff are suitably qualified, promptly following up on concerns, and notifying external agencies as needed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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