Best Primary Schools in Wolverhampton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 71 schools across Wolverhampton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Wolverhampton has 71 open primary schools. Of the 70 with a published Ofsted inspection, 13 (19%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 96% 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, Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery 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.

71
Total schools
13
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
🥇 Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 St Michael's CofE Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Spring Vale Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 90 View school
4. Whitgreave Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
5. Woodfield Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
6. Bushbury Lane Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 86 View school
7. Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Primary
 Good 85 View school
8. Manor Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
9. Oak Meadow Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
10. Hill Avenue Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
11. Parkfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
12. St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Merridale Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Dovecotes Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Bantock Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Fallings Park Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Wolverhampton?
There are 71 open primary schools in Wolverhampton (closed schools are excluded). 13 of the 70 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 schools in Wolverhampton?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in Wolverhampton is Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery 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.

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.