The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 460
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Head
- Mr Gary Gentle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Albany Crescent, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 0HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCity of Wolverhampton College
16 plus · 524m away
Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre
Free school · 607m away
Bilston Nursery School
Nursery · 619m away
Green Park School
Special school · 883m away
Villiers Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Windsor Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Ormiston SWB Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Bow Street School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bilston Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bilston Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bilston Church of England Primary School?
Bilston Church of England Primary School currently has 460 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bilston Church of England Primary School take?
Bilston Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bilston Church of England Primary School?
Bilston Church of England Primary School is in Bilston, WV14 0HU, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bilston Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bilston Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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