East Park Academy, Wolverhampton

In its own words: "At East Park Academy, we are more than just a school; we are a vibrant and inclusive community where every child is empowered to dream big and achieve even more. We believe in igniting curiosity, nurturing creativity, and building the confidence and resilience our children need to thrive in an ever-changing world."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, gymnastics, dance and drama.

In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at East Park Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 57% 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 (73% in reading, 67% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 101 families put East Park Academy as their first choice and 173 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. That is 1.1 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to East Park Academy are Stowlawn Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 56% reading, 70% maths); Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 82% reading, 91% maths); Eastfield Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 74% reading, 82% maths); and Stow Heath Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 88% maths).

East Park Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

East Park Academy is one of 9 schools run by Manor Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

65 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about East Park Academy (as of September 2025): 88% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 65% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (94%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (65%).

50.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 122 pupils (18.2%) received SEN support and 12 (1.8%) 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.

East Park Academy had 20 teachers in 2026, one for every 31 pupils: fewer teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 900 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Thornton Road (adjacent), 200 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood East Park Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, East Park Academy issued 8 suspensions, 1.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to East Park Academy are St Matthias School (0.5 miles), Moseley Park (1 mile) and The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton (1.1 miles).