Parkfield Primary School, Wolverhampton

In its own words: "Empowering our diverse community to give every child the chance to thrive, succeed and flourish in school life and beyond."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Parkfield, we are proud to be a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious school where every child is valued as an individual and supported to achieve their very best. Our vision is rooted in high expectations for all, underpinned by a strong commitment to inclusion, ensuring that every pupil-regardless of background, need or ability-can thrive academically, socially and emotionally."

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Parkfield Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 75% in Wolverhampton and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 93% in reading and 90% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Parkfield Primary School as their first choice and 71 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 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 Parkfield Primary School are St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 81% maths); Spring Vale Primary School (0.4 miles, 98% reading, 97% maths); Goldthorn Park Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); and Lanesfield Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 95% reading, 86% maths).

Parkfield Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Parkfield Primary School is one of 4 schools run by Ignite Learning Partnership, an academy trust.

51.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 53.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Asian (41%), White British (19%) and Mixed (15%).

In 2026, 36 pupils (18.8%) received SEN support and 5 (2.6%) 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.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Priestfield (West Midlands Metro), about 1140 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Martin Street (adjacent), 210 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Parkfield Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Parkfield Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Parkfield Primary School are The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton (0.7 miles); Colton Hills Community School (1.1 miles); and The Royal School, Wolverhampton (1.2 miles).