SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
Wolverhampton, WV2 1HZ · Wolverhampton · primary school
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11th 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 — 9.7/10 against 1,294 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 29.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access sports through Wolves Foundation and Soccer 2000, alongside instrumental lessons and concerts.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 curriculum support pupils in moving from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths?
What Ofsted said about SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
Overview
The inspection found that pupils “wholeheartedly live by the school rules” and enjoy attending, supported by “caring relationships” underpinned by kindness. The school’s Catholic foundation is prominent, fostering an inclusive environment where pupils take active leadership roles in the community. Leaders have driven a “journey of improvement,” resulting in high attendance and well-behaved pupils who are becoming “confident and fluent readers.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, with “caring relationships between pupils and staff” and clear knowledge of who to approach with worries.
- Reading provision is effective; children learn to read from Reception, with targeted support ensuring those who struggle “catch up with their reading quickly.”
- The curriculum is well-structured, using “exciting tasks to capture pupils’ interests” and helping them build links between learning over time.
- Personal, social and health education is “well planned and sequenced,” teaching age-appropriate topics like e-safety and healthy relationships.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are accurately identified and supported through strategies developed in close collaboration with families and agencies.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, staff lack the expertise to identify “core knowledge that pupils need to know and remember,” hindering progress for some pupils.
- Staff do not always adapt lessons to meet differing abilities, meaning some pupils struggle to “embed learning securely” and develop 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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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