St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy, Wolverhampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.17033%
Overall absence
13.49206%
Persistent absence
378
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Wolverhampton Grammar School
St Edmund's Catholic Academy
St Peter's Collegiate Academy
Aurora Cedars School
Pine Green Academy
Tettenhall College Incorporated
Park Lodge School
Progress Schools - Wolverhampton
Tettenhall Wood School
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