St Martin's Church of England Primary School, Bilston
St Martin's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Bilston, part of St Martin's Multi Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 13 schools in Bilston with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 99% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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 Martin's Church of England Primary School in detail
St Martin's Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "To all of our parents, carers, pupils and visitors, we would like to warmly welcome you to our friendly school and to the St Martin’s family. We have a fabulous team of dedicated staff at St Martin’s who care deeply for our children, our families and for our school."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at St Martin's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 79% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 79% and 75% in Wolverhampton and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 58% in reading and 48% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Martin's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put St Martin's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 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 Martin's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Martin's Church of England Primary School are Wednesbury Oak Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 78% reading, 81% maths); Moorcroft Wood Academy (0.4 miles); Wilkinson Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 89% maths); and Glebefields Primary School (0.6 miles, Requires improvement, 71% reading, 68% maths).
St Martin's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Wednesbury Oak AcademyMoorcroft Wood AcademyWilkinson Primary SchoolGlebefields Primary School
The trust
St Martin's Church of England Primary School is one of 4 schools run by St Martin's Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
51.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 41 pupils (18.6%) received SEN support and 18 (8.1%) 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.
St Martin's Church of England Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 20 places, 16 pupils on roll.
Staffing
St Martin's Church of England Primary School had 14 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 Bradley Lane (West Midlands Metro), about 450 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ashfield Road (after), 50 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St Martin's Church of England Primary School issued 13 suspensions, 5.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Martin's Church of England Primary School are Gospel Oak School (0.4 miles), Ormiston SWB Academy (1.1 miles) and Grace Academy Darlaston (1.3 miles).
Gospel Oak SchoolOrmiston SWB AcademyGrace Academy Darlaston
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; 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 April 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
51.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 58% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 48% to 79% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 62% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
22.5
KS2
9
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Martin's Church of England Primary School.
- Generation Impact560m away · Not yet graded
- 4 Community Trust @ Wednesbury Oak Academy560m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
St Martin'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
Tube / Metro / Tram
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Martin's Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Martin'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)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 7 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt.
3 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
99%
Near capacity
207 pupils
210 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Bilston
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bilston
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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
41
SEN Support
18
EHC Plans
26.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
St Martin's Church of England Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 20 places, 16 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
221
Total Pupils
106
Boys
115
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
15.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,250
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,303
Per pupil
£1540k
Total funding
£170k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
12.8%
Persistent absence
187
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 Martin's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about St Martin's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at St Martin's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at St Martin's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 79% reached the expected standard in reading and 79% did so in maths.
What is St Martin's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Martin's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023.
What is the catchment area for St Martin's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When St Martin'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 Martin's Church of England Primary School?
St Martin's Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 99% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at St Martin's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at St Martin's Church of England Primary School average 21.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Martin's Church of England Primary School?
St Martin's Church of England Primary School has around 221 pupils on roll. 52% are eligible for free school meals.
Does St Martin's Church of England Primary School have specialist SEN provision?
St Martin's Church of England Primary School has a resourced provision for autism: 20 places, 16 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at St Martin's Church of England Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at St Martin's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 12.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Martin's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Wolverhampton's coordinated admissions process, naming St Martin'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 Martin's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of St Martin's Church of England Primary School: Generation Impact (560m away, registered, not yet graded) and 4 Community Trust @ Wednesbury Oak Academy (560m away, 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 Martin's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 7 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt. 3 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 Martin's Church of England Primary School?
St Martin's Church of England Primary School is at Wallace Road, Bradley, Bilston, West Midlands, WV14 8BS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)