The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 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
- 237
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- ELSTON HALL LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Daniel Nicholls (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Windermere Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 9DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAldersley High School
Secondary · 481m away
Dovecotes Primary School
Primary · 865m away
Birches First School
Primary · 977m away
Claregate Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Evergreen Academy
Academy · 1.7km away
St Michael's Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Palmers Cross Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Palmers Cross Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Palmers Cross Primary School?
Palmers Cross Primary School currently has 237 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Palmers Cross Primary School take?
Palmers Cross Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Palmers Cross Primary School?
Palmers Cross Primary School is in Wolverhampton, WV6 9DF, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Palmers Cross Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Palmers Cross Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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