St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy, Wolverhampton

Primary
Academy sponsor led
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 211

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~529m)Possible (~756m)Unlikely (~983m)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr James Williamson
Pupils:490 / 420 capacity
LA:Wolverhampton
Phone:01902558848
Address:Paget Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 0DT
Trust:ST CHAD'S ACADEMIES TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 March 2014

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 6 months ago

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

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Strong Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 24 March 2026View full report
URN:140355
UKPRN:10044148
Diocese:Diocese of Lichfield
Constituency:Wolverhampton West
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

St Jude's excels at supporting every child to succeed, particularly those with special needs or facing barriers to learning. The school has created a caring Christian community where pupils develop not just academically but also as confident, resilient individuals ready for life beyond school. Parents value the strong partnerships between home and school, and the school's commitment to inclusion means no child is left behind.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve highly in national tests, with disadvantaged pupils consistently outperforming non-disadvantaged peers nationally
  • Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, tailored to individual needs
  • Strong focus on inclusion with clear processes to identify and support pupils quickly
  • High-quality personal development programme rooted in Christian values
  • Staff are well-trained, supported and have high morale

Areas for Improvement

  • Teachers do not consistently correct transcription and handwriting errors, which persist over time

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Arts carnival, clubs, cultural day, sports opportunities, music

St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy is a high-performing primary school where pupils achieve well from early years onwards, with strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils. Leaders are ambitious and focused on inclusion, creating a safe and welcoming environment where all pupils thrive.

At a Glance

47.2%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading-4ppMaths+2ppWriting-3pp

Reading has declined from 88% to 84%. Maths has remained stable at around 86%. Writing has remained stable at around 83%.

Class Sizes

30.0

Avg class size

29.7

Infant (KS1)

31.1

KS2

11

Total classes

6 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

117%

Over capacity

490 pupils

420 capacity

70 places over capacity

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(3)

24 March 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
1 February 2022
10 January 2017
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.17033%

Overall absence

13.49206%

Persistent absence

378

Enrolments

Authorised3.49366%
Unauthorised1.67666%
Persistent (10%+)13.49206%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.8478%
18/19
3.14976%
20/21
5.09579%
21/22
6.22489%
22/23
5.46732%
23/24
5.17033%
24/25
Overall absence rate

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

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