SchoolScoresSS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Roman Catholic · Nursery class
Part of ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Hordern Close, Hordern Road, Newbridge, Wolverhampton, WV6 0HR
01902 556447 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 June 2019.
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 1st highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 15 parents who had raised a concern Joint 1st highest of 40 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 95% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 43 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). 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
28 pupils in this year group.
64% — about the same as the Wolverhampton average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 64% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 19 |
| Of those, offered a place | 19 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 49 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.7
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.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 32nd highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.9% | 45.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 36th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 72nd highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 44.0% | 31.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 24th lowest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 36th lowest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 14.3%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 60th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 34% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2 | 1.8 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 74th lowest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 69th highest of 82 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 24% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.2 | 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 Joint 68th highest of 81 state primary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- St Michael's CofE Primary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newbridge Preparatory School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Claregate Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 expected, 3 needs attention · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Jude's CofE Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dunstall Hill Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Park Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church (CofE) Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Palmers Cross Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bushbury Lane Academy 1.2 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 SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 June 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery?
100% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 19 families put SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery as their first choice for 28 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 19 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 139894.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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