West Park Primary School
Wolverhampton, WV1 4BE · Wolverhampton · primary school
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14th 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 — 9.6/10 against 719 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.
West Park Primary School 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 September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 278 pupils against a stated capacity of 304. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about West Park Primary School
Overview
West Park Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by an inclusive culture where pupils demonstrate "genuine respect for each other and togetherness." Leaders and governors are described as "robust in holding themselves and each other to account," ensuring the school remains committed to helping pupils "thrive."
Strengths
- Behaviour is "excellent," with pupils showing "impressive levels of self-management" and using tools like ‘emotion flowers’ to seek support discreetly.
- Attendance is "markedly better than national averages," driven by a "positive culture" that makes pupils want to be in school.
- Mathematics is an area of strength, with staff delivering the curriculum "consistently well" and pupils of all ages achieving well.
- The early years curriculum is "well sequenced" and prioritises language development, helping children with lower English levels settle quickly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) access the same broad curriculum as their peers and "achieve well."
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not always implemented to the same high standard across the school, meaning some pupils are not learning in the same depth as others.
- Staff do not always make the most of opportunities to extend children’s language in the early years, limiting practice with new words.
- There are moments of inconsistency in how children are supported in applying their phonics knowledge and developing reading fluency.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 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
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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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