Blakeley Heath Primary School
Sytch Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 0JROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Blakeley Heath Primary School is a primary school in Wolverhampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 17th of 66 primary schools in Wolverhampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 May 2016, report published 24 June 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 June 2025
Pupils, parents, carers and staff speak with warmth and pride about being part of the 'Blakeley family'. Parents describe Blakeley Heath as a school where everyone feels welcome and supported. Pupils are proud to belong to a community where kindness, inclusivity and opportunity are championed. The school sets high expectations for both behaviour and academic achievement, and pupils typically achieve well. Strong, supportive relationships underpin the school's success. Staff know pupils as individuals and take the time to understand their unique needs, interests and strengths. This creates a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe, listened to and valued. Pupils behave well and show respect towards one another and to adults. They enjoy coming to school and speak positively about their learning experiences. The school's vision encourages pupils to 'aim high'. Staff support them to take pride in their achievements. Inclusivity sits at the heart of everything the school does. All pupils have access to a wide range of enriching experiences, from residential visits to exciting trips such as visiting the seaside or seeing a show in the West End. These memorable opportunities help to build confidence, independence and a lifelong love of learning beyond the classroom.
What the school should improve
- At times, in the wider curriculum, the activities pupils are asked to complete do not consistently help them learn the key knowledge and skills set out in the school's ambitious curriculum. As a result, pupils do not gain or remember the intended learning. The school should ensure that learning activities are well matched to curriculum goals so that pupils can secure and build on essential knowledge over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
54 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
359 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Blakeley Heath Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Westfield Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 66% met the expected standard |
| St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| St John's CofE (C) Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Maidensbridge Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Laura Richards
- Phone
- 01902893400
- Address
- Sytch Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 0JR
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 124192
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.