Bilston Church of England Primary School
Albany Crescent, Bilston, WV14 0HUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bilston Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bilston for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Wolverhampton. It ranks 5th of 13 primary schools in Bilston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 May 2015, report published 12 June 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 July 2024
Pupils' well-being and care are at the heart of Bilston Church of England Primary. Leaders have created a truly inclusive school. They have high ambitions for every pupil and want them to be the best they can be. Leaders place great emphasis on helping pupils overcome many barriers, including those for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school supports pupils who speak English as an additional language and have learning gaps or levels below expectations for their age effectively, enabling them to flourish. Pupils work hard and aim to do well. Lessons are calm and orderly. Pupils have every confidence in their teachers to sort out any issues that might occur. They have a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe in a variety of situations, including online. Pupils are curious, welcoming and friendly, displaying a genuine enjoyment for learning and school. Warm and respectful relationships between teachers and pupils are commonplace. Pupils benefit from an extensive range of activities that develop their personal interests. The many activities include trips, visits, residentials and after-school clubs. For example, pupils speak with passion about their recent trip to the beach. The school's values underpin everything that happens here.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum in some foundation subjects does not clearly identify the precise knowledge and skills pupils should learn. This means that staff are not always clear about what to teach in what order. The school should ensure that the curriculum in all subjects clearly identifies what key knowledge pupils should know.
- Not all staff consistently adapt their teaching to support pupils effectively. Some staff intervene too quickly, not providing ample thinking time, or doing the work for pupils. At other times, pupils who are ready to learn new things are kept waiting. This slows pupils' learning. The school should ensure that all staff have the expertise to effectively support pupils' learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
456 pupils on roll, with places for 454
Schools near Bilston Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stowlawn Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Villiers Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| East Park Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 54% met the expected standard |
| Parkfield Primary School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 84% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Gary Gentle
- Phone
- 01902558690
- Address
- Albany Crescent, Bilston, WV14 0HU
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- URN
- 130305
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.