Palmers Cross Primary School
Windermere Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 9DFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Palmers Cross Primary School is a primary school in Wolverhampton for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Wolverhampton. It ranks 42nd of 66 primary schools in Wolverhampton. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 February 2019, report published 7 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
The positive ethos at Palmers Cross Primary School is evident in the welcoming smiles that greet everyone. The staff deeply care for the pupils, who thrive in this harmonious and diverse community. The school has consistently high expectations and is ambitious for all pupils. Pupils rise to challenges and achieve well. The curriculum includes a wide variety of additional opportunities to build pupils' understanding of the world, for example through the school's culture days. The school works hard to meet pupils' varied needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils with SEND are provided with highly effective support and as a result achieve well. Pupils' exemplary behaviour reflects how they are treated by staff. They are kind, polite and respectful to one another. In lessons, pupils do their best. Across the school, pupils help one another as 'Peer Supporters'. Pupils know there is always an adult they can talk with if they have any worries or concerns. The school fosters a sense of belonging, with pupils, parents and carers describing it as a family where pupils feel safe.
What the school should improve
- In some foundation subjects, the essential knowledge pupils need to learn is not clearly identified. In addition, the the order in which content is taught does not always build on prior knowledge. As a result, pupils struggle to build on their previous knowledge. The school should ensure that the essential knowledge, and the order in which it should be learned, is clearly defined to enable pupils to build their learning effectively.
- There are some minor inconsistencies in how well pupils are supported to learn to read. As a result, a small number of pupils do not read as fluently as they could. The school should continue to support staff to ensure that they consistently support all pupils to improve their confidence and fluency when reading.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
33 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
223 pupils on roll, with places for 231
Schools near Palmers Cross Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dovecotes Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Birches First School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Claregate Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 69% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 31% met the expected standard |
| St Michael's CofE Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ELSTON HALL LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Daniel Nicholls
- Phone
- 01902558322
- Address
- Windermere Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 9DF
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- URN
- 142684
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.