Dunstall Hill Primary School, Wolverhampton
Dunstall Hill Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wolverhampton, part of Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 47th-highest of the 68 schools in Wolverhampton with published results, and 8,749th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- 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
Dunstall Hill Primary School in detail
Dunstall Hill Primary School in its own words
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, dance and sewing.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am.
Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Dunstall Hill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 75% in Wolverhampton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (69% in reading, 77% in maths).
Getting a place at Dunstall Hill Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 58 families put Dunstall Hill Primary School as their first choice and 105 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Dunstall Hill Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Dunstall Hill Primary School are West Park Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 76% reading, 82% maths); St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles); Woden Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 70% reading, 65% maths); and Bushbury Lane Academy (0.8 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 79% maths).
Dunstall Hill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
West Park Primary SchoolSt Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolWoden Primary SchoolBushbury Lane Academy
The trust
Dunstall Hill Primary School is one of 10 schools run by Perry Hall Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
55.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 77.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (46%), Black (14%) and other ethnic groups (12%).
In 2026, 74 pupils (16.2%) received SEN support and 9 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Wolverhampton Station (West Midlands Metro), about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mostyn Street (opposite), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Dunstall Hill Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 614 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wolverhampton (286), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Dunstall Hill Primary School issued 7 suspensions, 1.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Dunstall Hill Primary School are Thomas Telford University Technical College (0.7 miles) and Wolverhampton Girls' High School (1 mile).
Thomas Telford University Technical CollegeWolverhampton Girls' High School
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from April 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Dunstall Hill Primary excels at preparing well-rounded pupils who are proud, happy and engaged in their learning. The school's commitment to inclusion is exceptional - pupils celebrate their diversity across 45 languages and understand that "we are all different, but we are all one family." With high academic ambitions for every child, including those with special needs, the school provides a calm, orderly environment where pupils thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on early reading and phonics, helping most pupils become fluent readers
- Broad, balanced curriculum with high-quality early years provision that gets children off to a flying start
- Excellent preparation for life beyond school, fostering inclusion and understanding of British values
- Abundance of extra-curricular opportunities including sports, music, clubs and trips
- Highly effective school leadership committed to continuous improvement
Areas for Improvement
- Some inconsistency in how teachers check pupils' understanding during lessons, which means misconceptions are not always addressed and pupils don't learn as well as they could
- Continuing to ensure all staff become skilled at identifying and addressing learning gaps
- Improving regular attendance for some pupils who still miss school too often
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and the school creates a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sporting activities, musical instruments, taekwondo, sewing, construction club, science club, trips, visitor sessions, pupil ambassador roles
Dunstall Hill Primary School has successfully maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. The school places pupils and families at the heart of its work, with high academic ambitions for all learners including those with additional needs.
At a Glance
55.2%
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 improved from 69% to 75% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 77% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 65% to 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.0
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
14
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Dunstall Hill Primary School
Summer 1 2026 Newsletter
22 May 2026
Spring 1 2026 Newsletter
24 Feb 2026
Autumn 2 2025 Newsletter
8 Jan 2026
Autumn 1 2025 Newsletter
31 Oct 2025
Autumn 2025 Welcome Newsletter
9 Sep 2025
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Term dates
Dunstall Hill Primary School 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
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You apply to the council where you live. Dunstall Hill Primary School 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
- 57
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 13
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 57 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 44 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
9 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
101%
Over capacity
426 pupils
420 places
6 pupils over capacity 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
74
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
18.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
458
Total Pupils
245
Boys
213
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
18.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,058
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,202
Per pupil
£3092k
Total funding
£355k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.2%
Overall absence
22.8%
Persistent absence
391
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
Dunstall Hill Primary School
Questions parents ask about Dunstall Hill Primary School
What are SATs results like at Dunstall Hill Primary School?
Of the pupils at Dunstall Hill Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 75% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Dunstall Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dunstall Hill Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Dunstall Hill Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Dunstall Hill Primary School is oversubscribed, Wolverhampton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Dunstall Hill Primary School?
Dunstall Hill Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Dunstall Hill Primary School?
Classes at Dunstall Hill Primary School average 29 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Dunstall Hill Primary School?
Dunstall Hill Primary School has around 458 pupils on roll. 55% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Dunstall Hill Primary School?
7.2% of sessions were missed at Dunstall Hill Primary School in 2024/25. 22.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Dunstall Hill Primary School?
Apply through Wolverhampton's coordinated admissions process, naming Dunstall Hill Primary School 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 Dunstall Hill Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 57 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 13 serious and 44 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 9 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 Dunstall Hill Primary School?
Dunstall Hill Primary School is at Dunstall Avenue, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0NH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)