Oak Meadow Primary School, Wolverhampton

Primary
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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~328m)Possible (~468m)Unlikely (~608m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Paul Lane
Pupils:412 / 420 capacity
LA:Wolverhampton
Phone:01902558517
Address:Ryan Avenue, Ashmore Park, Wolverhampton, WV11 2QQ
Trust:ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 April 2023

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 5 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Strong Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Strong Standard
Early Years
Strong Standard
Inspected 21 April 2026View full report
URN:149553
UKPRN:10091872
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Wolverhampton North East
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Oak Meadow Primary School excels at helping pupils become confident, capable learners who leave well-prepared for their next stage of education. The school places inclusion at its heart, with excellent specialist support ensuring pupils with additional needs thrive alongside their peers. The school sparks curiosity and creativity through memorable experiences like STEAM weeks, residential visits, and inspirational visitors, while developing pupils' character through a strong personal development programme.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve well above national averages in reading, writing and mathematics, with strong phonics results in Year 1
  • Excellent inclusive practice with highly effective support for pupils with SEND who make excellent progress from their starting points
  • Well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum with clear subject knowledge teaching that helps pupils retain and apply learning confidently
  • Strong early years provision with children developing secure phonics knowledge, communication skills and independence
  • Impressive personal development programme including leadership roles, educational visits, STEAM weeks and residential experiences

Areas for Improvement

  • Attendance rates need to improve further, particularly for certain pupil groups where absence rates remain above target
  • Continue to reduce persistent absence figures despite recent positive progress

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open and positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, all legal requirements are met, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Educational visits, STEAM weeks, IMPACT weeks, fieldwork visits, residential visits, school council, digital ambassadors role, clubs, enrichment activities, aim high assemblies

Oak Meadow Primary School is a strong performing primary school where pupils consistently achieve very high standards in reading, writing and mathematics, well above national averages. The school has an inclusive culture with excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and a well-sequenced curriculum from early years through Year 6.

At a Glance

36.9%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+6ppMaths+3ppWriting+5pp

Reading has improved from 89% to 95%. Maths has remained stable at around 93%. Writing has improved from 85% to 90%.

Class Sizes

29.9

Avg class size

29.7

Infant (KS1)

30.0

KS2

14

Total classes

4 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

98%

Near capacity

412 pupils

420 capacity

8 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton

High pressure
New homes approved:4,087
Projected new pupils:1,022

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wolverhampton

Admissions Demand - Wolverhampton

Low demand0.86x oversubscription

Places available

3,705

Applications

3,170

Got 1st preference

92.4%

Got preferred school

98.3%

Primary admissions across Wolverhampton (2025/26)

Inspection History(2)

21 April 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
5 April 2023

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.17927%

Overall absence

15.67568%

Persistent absence

370

Enrolments

Authorised3.32769%
Unauthorised1.85158%
Persistent (10%+)15.67568%
Severe (50%+)0.54054%

Absence trend

5.63943%
23/24
5.17927%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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