SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery
Wolverhampton, WV6 0HR · Wolverhampton · primary school
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38th 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 — 6.2/10 against 1,807 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, equal to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Children’s University, Pupil Leadership, School Council, and Senior Prayer Leader groups. They participate in the Tony McGinn Football Tournament, Mini London Marathon for Schools, and Wolverhampton 10k for Dementia UK. Trips include visits to The Kingswood Trust and Culmington Manor. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 225 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the named sports events integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery
Overview
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as being “at the heart of its community,” where pupils are “cherished and supported well to ‘dream big’.” Leaders have ensured that high expectations for academic and personal achievement are met, with pupils demonstrating “exemplary attitudes” and a strong sense of right and wrong.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from an “ambitious curriculum” that is “sequenced logically” to help them develop a “deep body of knowledge.”
- The school provides exceptional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), ensuring their needs are identified early and staff are trained to support them effectively.
- Reading is a clear priority, with staff delivering the programme “with expertise” and ensuring all pupils become “confident and fluent readers.”
- Character development is “exceptional,” with a “carefully considered programme of learning” helping pupils understand equality, diversity, and health.
- Attendance is high because pupils “enjoy coming to school” and do not want to miss out on exciting opportunities.
Areas to improve
- The school should “further develop staff’s subject and pedagogical knowledge” because some teachers lack the expertise to plan activities that meet the curriculum’s ambitious aims, leading to variability in implementation.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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