The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 437
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 55.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Solihull
- Head
- Mr Desmond Ricketts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
10 Craig Croft, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7TR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWindy Arbor Primary School
Primary · Very close
Coleshill Heath School
Primary · 792m away
WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Secondary · 1.0km away
Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Secondary · 1.6km away
Fordbridge Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
The Coleshill School
Secondary · 1.7km away
John Henry Newman Catholic College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Grace Academy Solihull
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Wilson 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 Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School?
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School currently has 437 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School take?
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School?
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School is in Birmingham, B37 7TR, in the Solihull local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bishop Wilson 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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