St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy, Wolverhampton
St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wolverhampton, part of Manor Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 50th-highest of the 68 schools in Wolverhampton with published results, and 9,396th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wolverhampton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 69% 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 (68% in reading, 75% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 28 families put St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 52 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy are Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 60% reading, 63% maths); Oak Meadow Primary School (0.3 miles, 95% reading, 93% maths); New Invention Learning Academy (0.7 miles, 85% reading, 90% maths); and New Invention Infant School (0.7 miles, Good).
St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary AcademyOak Meadow Primary SchoolNew Invention Learning AcademyNew Invention Infant School
The trust
St Alban's Church of England Primary 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.
Who goes there
In 2026, 26 pupils (13.6%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bloxwich North Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ecclestone Road (after), 110 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy issued 10 suspensions, 4.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy are Coppice Performing Arts School (0.3 miles), Pool Hayes Academy (1 mile) and Wednesfield Academy (1.1 miles).
Coppice Performing Arts SchoolPool Hayes AcademyWednesfield Academy
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its January 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes.
At a Glance
31.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 68% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 75% to 69% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 79% to 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
23.9
Avg class size
22.7
Infant (KS1)
25.5
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Wolverhampton's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy is in Wolverhampton; for families living there:
Apply to Wolverhampton for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
190 pupils
210 places
20 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wolverhampton
Across Wolverhampton council
Places available
3,735
Applications
3,213
Got 1st preference
93.2%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Wolverhampton council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
26
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
16.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
191
Total Pupils
92
Boys
99
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
10
Teachers
19.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,869
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,984
Per pupil
£1303k
Total funding
£91k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.4%
Overall absence
17.1%
Persistent absence
181
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy
Questions parents ask about St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 69% did so in maths.
What is St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in January 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Wolverhampton allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy?
St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy?
Classes at St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy average 23.9 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy?
St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy has around 191 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy?
6.4% of sessions were missed at St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy in 2024/25. 17.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy?
Apply through Wolverhampton's coordinated admissions process, naming St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy?
St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy is at St. Albans Close, Ashmore Park, Wolverhampton, WV11 2PF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)