St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy
Wolverhampton, WV11 2PF · Wolverhampton · primary school
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52nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 3.1/10 against 2,170 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 191 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 school support pupils who are not reaching the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise the proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in attainment?
What Ofsted said about St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders’ vision for pupils to be “enthusiastic, independent and inquisitive explorers” is “vibrant, alive and visible.” It highlights a strong sense of community, with staff and pupils working “as one,” resulting in high staff morale and pupils who are “happy and safe.” The inspection notes that younger pupils achieve exceptionally well, while actions are successfully improving outcomes for older pupils.
Strengths
- Personal development is praised for equipping pupils to face the modern world through a distinctive “personal life skills” curriculum.
- Staff know each pupil well and provide timely support, ensuring those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “supported to be successful learners.”
- The early years provision is highly effective, with children making “powerful learning experiences” and embodying the school’s vision.
- Leaders maintain a “wraparound view of attendance,” swiftly following up absences and steadily improving punctuality and regularity.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with safety education building “layer by layer” from nursery upwards.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must use assessment information more effectively to design experiences that enable pupils to apply their knowledge in different contexts.
- Older pupils need a greater range of strategies to read unknown words to improve their fluency.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” noting that leaders, staff, pupils, and parents work in partnership to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 17% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 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
—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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