St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Wolverhampton, WV10 0BB · Wolverhampton · primary school
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49th 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 — 8.1/10 against 385 of them, against 5.7/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.30 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 246 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
Since the inspection took place in March 2026, what specific areas did the new report-card framework highlight for improvement? How does the school support pupils who did not reach the higher standard in their most recent assessments?
What Ofsted said about St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Overview
This is a happy school where pupils feel valued and behave well, with attendance and behaviour rated at a 'strong standard'. While most pupils achieve high standards in core subjects by Year 6, the report notes that some do not achieve as well as they could across the wider curriculum due to gaps in early years learning.
Strengths
- Attendance is high, with leaders having 'detailed knowledge of the barriers' and following up absences 'swiftly and rigorously'.
- Pupils behave 'incredibly well', being 'extremely polite, kind and considerate', with bullying and discrimination being rare.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs achieve well and are 'well prepared for the next steps in their education'.
- Pastoral support is 'highly effective', helping pupils remain calm and secure, while staff know pupils well.
- The personal development programme is 'carefully sequenced' and enriched with meaningful visits, such as river field studies.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure 'high-quality teaching and adult interactions are implemented well in the early years', as some children do not develop correct letter formation quickly enough.
- The writing curriculum must be taught 'consistently and effectively', as it is currently taught less effectively than other subjects.
- Governors and trustees should provide 'rigorous challenge and support focused on areas for improvement'.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an 'open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility' ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 87% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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
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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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