St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy
Wolverhampton, WV6 0DT · Wolverhampton · primary school
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7th 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 — 9.3/10 against 1,323 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.2 out of 10 against all schools). The March 2026 Ofsted inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Rainbows Club, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 490 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the inspection is recent, what specific improvements have been made in the areas graded under the new framework? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum for pupils attending?
What Ofsted said about St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy is described as a "welcoming and vibrant school" where pupils achieve highly and feel a "true sense of belonging." The report highlights exceptional leadership, strong inclusion practices, and a curriculum that effectively prepares pupils for the next stage of their education.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly, with results in national tests "consistently exceed[ing] national averages," including disadvantaged pupils outperforming their non-disadvantaged peers nationally.
- Inclusion is central to the school’s ethos, with leaders identifying needs quickly and providing "targeted and bespoke support" that enables pupils with SEND to make "sustained and significant progress."
- Leadership is characterised by being "highly ambitious" and "visible," fostering high staff morale and a "positive, supportive culture."
- Personal development is robust, with a programme rooted in Christian values that helps pupils develop "responsibility, resilience and respect" and stay safe online and offline.
- Attendance has seen "sustained improvements," with leaders intervening quickly to remove barriers and promoting positive attitudes towards school.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should consistently address pupils' errors in transcription and handwriting so that these errors do not persist over time.
- Staff in the early years should consistently engage children in purposeful interactions that develop their language and communication.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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