St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
Wolverhampton, WV3 7LE · Wolverhampton · primary school
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15th 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 — 9.4/10 against 2,080 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 18.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Kicks In The Park sports programme and the school choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 pupils against a stated capacity of 243. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Kicks In The Park sessions? How does the choir practice fit into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
Overview
St Michael’s Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils “enjoy school life,” are “well behaved,” and feel “safe” within a community that prioritises reading, writing, and mathematics. The school provides an “ambitious curriculum” and a strong personal development offer that prepares pupils for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils are “kind to one another” and consistently follow the school’s behaviour approach, with older pupils helping younger ones.
- Early years staff are “highly skilled at encouraging and developing language and communication,” helping children get off to a “great start.”
- The “personal development offer is a strength,” carefully building on school values to teach pupils about democracy, different faiths, and safety.
- Leaders “prioritise the education and safety of pupils,” and staff value the “strong support they receive from leaders.”
- Most parents are “positive about the school” and happy with the quality of education their child receives.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not consistently adapt work to meet the needs of all pupils, meaning some, including those with SEND, “struggle to access the curriculum.”
- Misconceptions in early reading, such as incorrect pronunciation, are not always identified quickly enough, preventing some pupils from becoming “fluent, confident readers.”
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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