Bushbury Lane Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Ripon Road, Bushbury Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 9TROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Bushbury Lane Academy is a primary school in Wolverhampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Wolverhampton. It ranks 9th of 66 primary schools in Wolverhampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 20 February 2024, report published 17 April 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 February 2024

Pupils love being part of this inclusive and caring school. The school is committed to giving pupils the very best experiences. Staff have high expectations of pupils and pupils live up to these. All children, including the most vulnerable, know what is expected of them and they rise to achieve it. There are high aspirations for pupils to do, to be and to achieve, the very best they can. The strength of relationships permeates all aspects of school life, helping pupils to overcome challenges and engage in all the school offers. As a result, pupils' engagement and outcomes are exceptional. Staff know pupils well. There is an atmosphere of aspiration and care for what children at this school can achieve. Pupils feel proud of their school. They say that teachers want them to be 'the best versions' of themselves and that teachers 'help us in every way'. They enjoy their learning and they take part in the many extra opportunities the school offers. The wider experiences, such as '11 b4 11', help pupils to develop life skills and prepare them for life outside school. Pupils speak with maturity and demonstrate exceptional kindness towards those with additional needs. They are keen to share their thoughts and to talk about their learning. Their faces light up when they remember previous experiences, trips and visits.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

29 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths76%

76%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

228 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals50.4%

50.4%, 23.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language51.8%

51.8%, 30.2 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.5%

17.5%, 2.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.1%

3.1%, 2.9 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Bushbury Lane Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Whitgreave Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Outstanding81% met the expected standard
Dunstall Hill Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
Rakegate Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good41% met the expected standard
Fallings Park Primary School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy1 mileOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Nash
Address
Ripon Road, Bushbury Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 9TR
Local authority
Wolverhampton
URN
142823

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.