Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Wolverhampton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 124 schools across Wolverhampton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Wolverhampton has 124 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 115 with a published Ofsted inspection, 22 (19%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 93% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in Wolverhampton follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

124
Total schools
22
Outstanding (historic grade)
19%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
66.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.8
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 97 View school
2. Whitgreave Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
3. Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 88 View school
4. Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
5. Spring Vale Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
6. St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Manor Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 79 View school
8. Woodfield Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 78 View school
9. Bushbury Lane Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 77 View school
10. Heath Park
Secondary
 Outstanding 77 View school
11. Elston Hall Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 77 View school
12. Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 75 View school
13. Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Primary
 Good 75 View school
14. SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 74 View school
15. St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 73 View school
16. Stow Heath Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school
17. Moseley Park
Secondary
 Outstanding 71 View school
18. Wilkinson Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school
19. Edward the Elder Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school
20. St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 71 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Top primary & secondary schools in Wolverhampton

Split by phase and ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted labels are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025 (historic, not current). Closed schools are excluded.

Top primary schools in Wolverhampton

The leading 8 open primary schools by score.

  1. 1 St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School Outstanding 97
  2. 2 Whitgreave Primary School Outstanding 89
  3. 3 Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School Outstanding 84
  4. 4 Spring Vale Primary School Outstanding 83
  5. 5 St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy Good 80
  6. 6 Manor Primary School Outstanding 79
  7. 7 Woodfield Primary School Outstanding 78
  8. 8 Bushbury Lane Academy Outstanding 77

Top secondary schools in Wolverhampton

The leading 8 open secondary schools by score.

  1. 1 Wolverhampton Girls' High School Outstanding 88
  2. 2 Heath Park Outstanding 77
  3. 3 Moseley Park Outstanding 71
  4. 4 Highfields School Good 67
  5. 5 The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton Good 66
  6. 6 St Edmund's Catholic Academy Good 64
  7. 7 Thomas Telford University Technical College Good 63
  8. 8 Aldersley High School Good 61

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Wolverhampton?
There are 124 open primary & secondary schools in Wolverhampton (closed schools are excluded). 22 of the 115 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary & secondary schools in Wolverhampton?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in Wolverhampton is St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in Wolverhampton?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in Wolverhampton?
Primary and secondary applications in Wolverhampton are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the Wolverhampton council website for local forms and any in-year rules.
What is the top-ranked primary school in Wolverhampton?
On the Schools Near Me score, the highest-ranked open primary school in Wolverhampton is St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School. The "Top primary schools in Wolverhampton" list on this page shows the leading 8 primary schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade (pre-Nov-2025). Closed schools are never included.
What is the top-ranked secondary school in Wolverhampton?
On the Schools Near Me score, the highest-ranked open secondary school in Wolverhampton is Wolverhampton Girls' High School. See the "Top secondary schools in Wolverhampton" list on this page for the leading 8 secondary schools, each with its score and last historic single-word Ofsted grade (from before Ofsted retired single-word grades on 10 November 2025).
Is Wolverhampton a good place to find a school?
Wolverhampton is one of England's largest urban authorities, with 124 open primary & secondary schools to choose from, 22 of them holding a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before those grades were retired on 10 November 2025). Because choice is wide, compare schools on the ranked tables above and open any school for catchment areas, results trends and more. See how we score schools: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.