Best Primary Schools in Wolverhampton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 72 schools across Wolverhampton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Wolverhampton has 72 primary schools, of which 13 (18%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 56 rated Good — 96% of primary schools in Wolverhampton are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Wolverhampton follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

72
Total schools
13
Outstanding
18%
Outstanding rate
66.1%
Avg KS2 SATs
39.8
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Wolverhampton?
There are 72 primary schools in Wolverhampton, of which 13 (18%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Wolverhampton?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Wolverhampton is Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Wolverhampton?
Primary and secondary school applications in Wolverhampton are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Wolverhampton council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Wolverhampton?
18% of primary schools in Wolverhampton are rated Outstanding and 78% are rated Good. 77.6% are rated Good or Outstanding.

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.