Havergal CofE (C) Primary School, Wolverhampton

In its own words: "'Everyone who hears these things I say and obeys them is like a wise man who built his house on rock.' 'We aim to give all in our care the best possible start for life; laying down the foundations they will need to build resilient and happy lives filled with hope and aspiration for the future."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A warm welcome to you from everyone here at Havergal C of E Primary Academy. It is a real privilege to lead a community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. At the heart of our school are our core values of joy, caring, hope, respect, resilience and forgiveness."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 65% of Year 6 pupils at Havergal CofE (C) Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 71% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 77% in Staffordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 71% in reading and 76% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Havergal CofE (C) Primary School as their first choice and 37 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Havergal CofE (C) Primary School are Featherstone Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 73% reading, 77% maths); Cheslyn Hay Primary Academy (1.7 miles, 89% reading, 80% maths); St John's Primary Academy (2 miles, Good, 84% reading, 81% maths); and St Paul's CofE First School (2.2 miles, Good).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Havergal CofE (C) Primary School.

Havergal CofE (C) Primary School is one of 19 schools run by St Chad's Academies Trust, an academy trust.

2.2% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (70%) and Mixed (11%).

In 2026, 12 pupils (6.7%) received SEN support and 3 (1.7%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

Havergal CofE (C) Primary School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Landywood Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.

1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Swan Lane (near), 240 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 12 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Staffordshire (86).

Havergal CofE (C) Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.