SchoolScoresBushbury Hill Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 8BY
01902 558230 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 2 June 2026 , published 6 July 2026.
In short: 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
28 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Wolverhampton comparisons use the 43 of its 82 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 39 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 16th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 20th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 26th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 16 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 55% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 19 parents who had raised a concern 32nd highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 29th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wolverhampton figures pool parents at the Wolverhampton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
53% — 12 points below the Wolverhampton average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 57% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wolverhampton. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 25 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 78 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 69.8% | 45.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 13th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.4% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 37th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.3% | 31.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 69th lowest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 65th lowest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 19% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 14.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 82nd lowest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.9 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 80th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 30th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 58% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.3 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 56th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 67th highest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 17% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 12.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Northwood Park Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fallings Park Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Whitgreave Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Berrybrook Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- D'Eyncourt Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Long Knowle Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elston Hall Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bushbury Lane Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bushbury Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bushbury Hill Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 2 June 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Bushbury Hill Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bushbury Hill Primary School?
86% of the 28 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Bushbury Hill Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bushbury Hill Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Bushbury Hill Primary School as their first choice for 25 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 23 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 104290.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.