Palmers Cross Primary School
Wolverhampton, WV6 9DF · Wolverhampton · primary school
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41st of 62 primary schools in Wolverhampton we can score, 72 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 — 5.4/10 against 2,328 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Palmers Cross Primary School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 223 pupils against a stated capacity of 231. 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 literacy? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How does the school manage the transition for pupils moving to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about Palmers Cross Primary School
Overview
Palmers Cross Primary School continues to be a good school, maintaining a "positive ethos" where pupils "thrive in this harmonious and diverse community." Leaders and staff work effectively together, fostering a strong sense of belonging where pupils feel safe and are treated with care.
Strengths
- The curriculum in English and mathematics is "particularly successful," with knowledge that is "well planned and sequenced" to help pupils make progress.
- The school is "highly effective in identifying and meeting the differing needs of pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who receive "highly effective support."
- Pupils display "exemplary behaviour," being "kind, polite and respectful," and actively help one another as ‘Peer Supporters’.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils benefiting from extra-curricular clubs, forest school sessions, and opportunities to celebrate diversity through "culture days."
- Attendance is regular, as the school ensures parents and carers understand the impact of absence on their child’s education.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum is "not sufficiently precise or well sequenced," causing pupils to struggle to build on previous knowledge; essential knowledge and its order must be clearly defined.
- There are "minor inconsistencies" in supporting early readers, with errors sometimes not picked up quickly enough; staff must consistently support all pupils to improve reading confidence and fluency.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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