Woodthorne Primary School
Wolverhampton, WV6 8XL · Wolverhampton · primary school
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23rd 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 — 7.7/10 against 2,762 of them, against 6.8/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Woodthorne Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 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 396 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
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Woodthorne Primary School
Overview
Woodthorne Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and caring" environment where leaders and staff maintain high expectations for pupils’ learning and personal development. The school’s values of "courage, ambition, respect and excellence" are embedded throughout school life, fostering a community where pupils feel safe, valued, and keen to learn.
Strengths
- Leaders have created an "ambitious and challenging curriculum" with clear sequencing of key knowledge, particularly in geography, mathematics, and early reading.
- Staff are "expert teachers of early reading and phonics," using precise assessment to quickly support pupils at risk of falling behind, resulting in confident, fluent readers.
- Children in the early years get off to a "flying start," benefiting from a rich outdoor environment and a strong focus on speech and vocabulary development.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and access the full curriculum, achieving well through effective adaptations.
- The curriculum extends beyond lessons to include cultural visits and charity work, helping pupils understand "British values" and develop leadership responsibilities.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, such as music, leaders have not established effective assessment methods, meaning teachers do not consistently check that pupils remember important knowledge and skills.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture built through regular staff training, swift action to support families, and detailed records.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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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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