Wilkinson Primary School, Bilston
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wilkinson Primary creates a calm, respectful environment where children feel valued and safe. Teachers know their pupils well and provide tailored support to help every child succeed, particularly those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged. The school goes beyond the classroom, offering enriching experiences like residential trips to Wales and visits from poets and historians that spark children's curiosity and prepare them well for secondary school.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and attendance - pupils demonstrate impeccable conduct and leaders have created a culture where being in school every day is valued
- Strong achievement in Year 6, particularly in writing and mathematics which are well above national averages
- Well-designed curriculum with good subject-specific vocabulary focus and effective phonics programme
- Inclusive approach with strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND who effectively close achievement gaps
- Excellent personal development and enrichment opportunities including residential visits, topic-related visits and visiting speakers
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers sometimes miss opportunities to tailor future lessons based on checks they make on pupils' learning
- New curriculum changes in some subjects are at early stages of implementation, so impact is not yet fully evident
- Some subjects could see further improvement in pupil learning and retention
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Annual residential visit to Wales, topic-related visits, visiting poets and historians, weekly read with me parent sessions
Wilkinson Primary School is a happy, welcoming and nurturing school where pupils build firm foundations for learning. Leaders have driven rapid improvement since new appointments, putting pupils' needs at the centre of all decision-making.
At a Glance
45.5%
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 remained stable at around 84%. Maths has improved from 77% to 89%. Writing has improved from 75% to 82%.
Class Sizes
29.1
Avg class size
29.7
Infant (KS1)
30.3
KS2
16
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
114%
Over capacity
480 pupils
420 capacity
60 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Bilston
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bilston
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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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.45001%
Overall absence
10.81081%
Persistent absence
370
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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