Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, caring school where children feel happy, safe and respected. Pupils develop a real love of reading and benefit from the school's strong focus on spiritual and moral values. The school works hard to support all families and celebrate diversity.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave well, feel safe and happy with positive attitudes to learning
- The school is caring, nurturing and celebrates all cultures
- Pupils develop strong reading skills and enthusiasm for reading
- Strong relationships built with parents, carers and the community
- Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is a strength
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching quality is uneven - teachers talk too much and don't engage pupils enough in active learning
- Pupils' progress is too slow, particularly in Years 3-6, with some groups falling behind
- Leaders lack the skills to drive improvement and monitor school performance effectively
- Attendance is below the national average
- Not all pupils receive consistent feedback on how to improve their work
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils are aware of different forms of bullying including cyber-bullying and know how to stay safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Extra-curricular activities, exciting visits, outdoor learning experiences
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School is a larger than average primary school that requires improvement. While pupils behave well and the school is caring and nurturing, teaching quality and pupil progress need to be significantly strengthened.
At a Glance
54.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 63% to 72%. Maths has remained stable at around 68%. Writing has declined from 75% to 65%.
Class Sizes
25.1
Avg class size
23.3
Infant (KS1)
26.4
KS2
17
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
415 pupils
420 capacity
5 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Solihull
Places available
2,650
Applications
2,115
Got 1st preference
92.6%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Solihull (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.43078%
Overall absence
28.73239%
Persistent absence
355
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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