Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy, Wolverhampton
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wolverhampton, part of St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 63rd-highest of the 68 schools in Wolverhampton with published results, and 12,633rd of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wolverhampton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy in detail
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy in its own words
In its own words: "“We believe that with Jesus in our hearts to guide us on the right path, we will aspire to learn and grow together to discover God in all things.” The school has adopted the following virtues which form part of our school mission and ethos."
From the headteacher's welcome: "You will find details about our curriculum, school events and information about what it is like to be a pupil in our school. The school prospectus is a great place to start. The staff at Corpus Christi are extremely committed to making the school the best it can be."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 75% in Wolverhampton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 70% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy as their first choice and 26 named it as one of their preferences, for 19 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy are St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 76% reading, 69% maths); Oak Meadow Primary School (0.3 miles, 95% reading, 93% maths); Edward the Elder Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 91% reading, 84% maths); and Perry Hall Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 75% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy.
St Alban's Church of England Primary AcademyOak Meadow Primary SchoolEdward the Elder Primary SchoolPerry Hall Primary School
The trust
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy is one of 64 schools run by St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 64 schools in St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic Multi-Academy Trust
Who goes there
49.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bloxwich North Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Health Centre (opposite), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy issued 9 suspensions, 4.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy are Coppice Performing Arts School (0.3 miles), Pool Hayes Academy (0.9 miles) and Wednesfield Academy (1 mile).
Coppice Performing Arts SchoolPool Hayes AcademyWednesfield Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its October 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
49.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 70% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 70% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 67% to 60% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.9
Avg class size
20.3
Infant (KS1)
28.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Wolverhampton's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy is in Wolverhampton; for families living there:
Apply to Wolverhampton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
195 pupils
210 places
15 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wolverhampton
Across Wolverhampton council
Places available
3,735
Applications
3,213
Got 1st preference
93.2%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Wolverhampton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
8
EHC Plans
22.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
195
Total Pupils
86
Boys
109
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
13
Teachers
15.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,644
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,319
Per pupil
£1448k
Total funding
£158k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.8%
Overall absence
20.9%
Persistent absence
172
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 60% reached the expected standard in reading and 63% did so in maths.
What is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Wolverhampton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy?
Classes at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy average 24.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy has around 195 pupils on roll. 49% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy?
6.8% of sessions were missed at Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy in 2024/25. 20.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy?
Apply through Wolverhampton's coordinated admissions process, naming Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy?
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy is at Ashmore Avenue, Ashmore Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2LT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)