Bushbury Lane Academy
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
Pupil numbers and mix
228 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Bushbury Lane Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitgreave Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Dunstall Hill Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Rakegate Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| Fallings Park Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 78% 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
- Phone
- 01902556486
- 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.