The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 225
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 61.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Nash
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Ripon Road, Bushbury Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 9TR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDunstall Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Sports College
Secondary · 1.4km away
Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Woden Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
New Park School
Special school · 1.7km away
Pine Green Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
Claregate Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Bushbury Lane Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bushbury Lane Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bushbury Lane Academy?
Bushbury Lane Academy currently has 225 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bushbury Lane Academy take?
Bushbury Lane Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bushbury Lane Academy?
Bushbury Lane Academy is in Wolverhampton, WV10 9TR, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bushbury Lane Academy have a sixth form?
No, Bushbury Lane Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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