St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School, Wolverhampton
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Wolverhampton, part of St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 68 schools in Wolverhampton with published results, and 423rd of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wolverhampton (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 98% 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 (95% in reading, 98% in maths).
Getting a place at St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 70 families put St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 134 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. That is 1.2 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School are Springdale Primary School (0.8 miles, 77% reading, 68% maths); Woodfield Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 92% reading, 93% maths); Warstones Primary School (1 mile, 70% reading, 75% maths); and Alder Coppice Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths).
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Springdale Primary SchoolWoodfield Primary SchoolWarstones Primary SchoolAlder Coppice Primary School
The trust
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School is one of 16 schools run by St Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
125 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 95% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Asian (44%), White British (39%) and Mixed (13%).
In 2026, 38 pupils (9%) received SEN support and 13 (3.1%) 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.
Staffing
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School had 25 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Wolverhampton St George's (West Midlands Metro), about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Bartholomew School (adjacent), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 59 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wolverhampton (286).
Suspensions and exclusions
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School are Colton Hills Community School (1 mile) and Highfields School (1.2 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school creates a wonderful learning environment where children thrive and achieve exceptionally well. Pupils develop strong reading skills, excellent behaviour and a genuine love of learning, supported by highly consistent staff and clear routines. The school also provides rich opportunities for character development and leadership, helping pupils become well-rounded citizens with a strong sense of community.
Key Strengths
- All pupils learn to read confidently and accurately, with a strong reading culture throughout the school
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes, with polite, courteous children who have a compelling thirst for learning
- Carefully crafted curriculum that builds in a highly connected way, allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge across all subjects
- Exceptional character development with pupils having strong understanding of British values, democracy and equality
- Outstanding early years provision where children settle quickly, concentrate well and develop with precise vocabulary
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Musical theatre productions, Friday Disco, range of clubs, eco-council, faith team, trips, competitions, before-school activities
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School is an outstanding school where pupils thrive and achieve exceptionally highly across all areas. Children get off to a flying start in early years and continue to do well throughout their time in school, leaving very well prepared for the next stage of their education.
At a Glance
11.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
125 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 93% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 98% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 98% to 93% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
29.9
KS2
16
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School.
- Little Munchkins Children's ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Engagedu CICAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School 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
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You apply to the council where you live. St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
376 pupils
420 places
44 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
38
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
12.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
423
Total Pupils
221
Boys
202
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
25
Teachers
16.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,452
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£2030k
Total funding
£65k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
1.9%
Persistent absence
317
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 Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 93% reached the expected standard in reading and 98% did so in maths.
What is St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School 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 Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School?
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School average 26.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School?
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School has around 423 pupils on roll. 11% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School?
3% of sessions were missed at St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 1.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Wolverhampton's coordinated admissions process, naming St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School 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.
Does St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Little Munchkins Children's Club (registered, not yet graded) and Engagedu CIC (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Wolverhampton is 24 (the median across 126 schools, same distance and years).
Where is St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School?
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School is at Sedgley Road, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 5LG.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)