Spring Vale Primary School, Wolverhampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Spring Vale is an exceptionally inclusive school where every child is valued and supported to succeed. Teachers use excellent subject knowledge and adapt learning for individual needs, with particular strength in helping disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs make rapid progress. The school creates a warm, purposeful environment where pupils feel safe, cared for and eager to learn.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve significantly above national averages in reading, writing and maths, with disadvantaged pupils performing far better than their peers nationally
- Strong focus on attendance and behaviour - persistent absence is low and pupils show excellent learning behaviours and respect
- Highly effective curriculum carefully sequenced across all subjects to build knowledge and vocabulary over time
- Exceptional inclusion and support - the school identifies barriers quickly and implements tailored support that helps all pupils, including those with special needs, flourish
- Excellent relationships with families and a calm, orderly environment where bullying is never tolerated
Areas for Improvement
- In early years, staff sometimes do not maximise opportunities for high-quality discussion with children, which could help communication skills develop more quickly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, all legal requirements are met, and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Music lessons for all pupils, step into clubs, first aid training, bake-off, financial awareness workshops, trips, residentials, school clubs
Spring Vale Primary School is a high-achieving primary school where pupils excel academically and thrive in a warm, inclusive environment. Leaders are passionate about removing barriers to learning and ensuring every child succeeds.
At a Glance
44.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2025/26 academic year
Class Sizes
30.1
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
31.1
KS2
15
Total classes
6 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
110%
Over capacity
464 pupils
420 capacity
44 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wolverhampton
Admissions Demand - Wolverhampton
Places available
3,705
Applications
3,170
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Wolverhampton (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.422%
Overall absence
9.94764%
Persistent absence
382
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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