SchoolScoresBushbury Lane Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Ripon Road, Bushbury Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 9TR
01902 556486 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 20 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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% | 88% |
| 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 30th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 17 parents who had raised a concern Joint 20th highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 45% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 19th highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%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
29 pupils in this year group.
76% — 11 points above the Wolverhampton average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 79% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 94 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.2
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 3rd highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 62.4% | 45.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 32nd highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 14th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 90% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 50.2% | 31.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 76th lowest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 78th lowest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 5% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 25.3% | 14.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 41st lowest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 36th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 76th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 18% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.3 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 77th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 17% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.7 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 6th highest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 90% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 31.0% | 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
- Whitgreave Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dunstall Hill Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rakegate Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fallings Park Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woden Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Northwood Park Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Elston Hall Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bushbury Hill Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Claregate Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bushbury Lane Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bushbury Lane Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 February 2024.
How did Bushbury Lane Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Bushbury Lane Academy?
91% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Bushbury Lane Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Bushbury Lane Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put Bushbury Lane Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 30 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 142823.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.