St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Wolverhampton, WV4 5LG · Wolverhampton · primary school
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1st 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 — 9.9/10 against 4,195 of them, against 9.9/10 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 | 91.0 · 98 | 62% | 6.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 36.0 · 99 | 38% | 3.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 91.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 36.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a dance club and participate in sports including hockey, football, and cross country. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 423 pupils against a stated capacity of 435. 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 manage class sizes with 12 places currently available? What specific support is offered to pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive in this wonderful school,” achieving “exceptionally highly” and being “very well prepared to move on to the next stage of their education.” The inspection judged all key areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision, to be outstanding.
Strengths
- Pupils learn to read “confidently and accurately,” with a “real enthusiasm for all forms of reading” and rapid progress in phonics.
- The curriculum is crafted in a “highly connected way,” allowing pupils to “build on their prior knowledge confidently” across subjects.
- Behaviour is “exemplary,” with pupils described as “polite, courteous and extremely well behaved” and showing a “compelling thirst for learning.”
- Early years provision ensures children “settle quickly to activities, concentrate very well and delight in their learning.”
- Leaders have pupils “at the very heart of their decision-making,” and staff are “very proud to work in this school.”
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 95% |
| 2024/25 | 91% |
| 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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