The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
- 54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 243
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 53.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- ELSTON HALL LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Bridget Highman
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Moathouse Lane East, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3DB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWednesfield Technology Primary
Primary · 477m away
St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 588m away
Jennie Lee Centre
Miscellaneous · 598m away
Wood End Primary School
Primary · 806m away
Ashmore Park Nursery School
Nursery · 982m away
Oak Meadow Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Coppice Performing Arts School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Edward the Elder Primary School?
Edward the Elder Primary School currently has 243 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Edward the Elder Primary School take?
Edward the Elder Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Edward the Elder Primary School?
Edward the Elder Primary School is in Wolverhampton, WV11 3DB, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Edward the Elder Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Edward the Elder Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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