Woodbury School, Bushbury North
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Woodbury School provides a safe, well-supervised environment where pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs can thrive. The school has excellent facilities with plenty of space, attractive outdoor areas, and highly trained staff who are vigilant about pupil safety. Leaders have carefully considered the proposed expansion and have the systems in place to maintain standards while welcoming additional pupils.
Key Strengths
- Effective safeguarding systems with well-trained staff who act swiftly to protect pupils at risk
- Very high levels of supervision and adult support throughout the school
- Excellent premises with ample space, separate classrooms, outdoor areas including green spaces and a multi-use games area
- Robust staff recruitment procedures with appropriate pre-employment checks in place
- Strong leadership with secure understanding of school standards
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has an up-to-date policy, provides appropriate staff training, and staff are vigilant and well-equipped to recognise pupils at risk with leaders working collaboratively with other agencies.
Woodbury School is an independent special school in Wolverhampton that caters for pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards if its proposed material change to increase pupil numbers from 42 to 50 is approved.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
45 pupils
50 capacity
5 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bushbury North
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bushbury North
Admissions Demand - Wolverhampton
Places available
3,906
Applications
3,539
Got 1st preference
71.0%
Got preferred school
91.8%
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Woodbury School
Northwood Park Primary School
Bushbury Hill Primary School
St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy
Elston Hall Primary School
Whitgreave Primary School
Berrybrook Primary School
Fallings Park Primary School
Rakegate Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
D'Eyncourt Primary School
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