Stowlawn Primary School
Green Park Avenue, Stowlawn, Bilston, WV14 6EHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stowlawn Primary School is a primary school in Bilston for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Wolverhampton. It ranks 9th of 13 primary schools in Bilston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 January 2013, report published 31 January 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 13 March 2023
This is a happy and welcoming school. Pupils are taught to respect and care for others, and to treat everyone equally. And they do. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included in all lessons and school activities. This is because teachers skilfully adapt curriculum activities to allow pupils to take part, including in physical education (PE). Pupils behave well and feel safe. They feel comfortable speaking to an adult if they are upset or worried. Pupils do not have concerns about poor behaviour or bullying. They know that they will be kept safe because staff and leaders manage behaviour well. Leaders expect pupils to be 'Ready, Respectful and Safe'. Pupils live up to these expectations. All age groups know the importance of the 'Stowlawn Six' attributes to be: kind, ambitious, honest, independent, resilient and creative. Pupils particularly enjoy art, PE and mathematics. They also thrive on the wide range of experiences and activities that the school provides. This includes exciting visitors, such as storytellers and army leaders. Memorable visits and interesting clubs, such as chess, cookery, sports and performance club, make a huge contribution to pupils' personal development and enjoyment of school.
What the school should improve
- The school's curriculum is not yet successfully well planned and sequenced in every subject. This means that pupils do not retain the key content and vocabulary taught in a small number of subjects. Leaders should continue to apply the successful model seen in some subjects to those where pupils struggle to remember their learning.
- Some reading books do not match the phonics pupils learn in lessons. This confuses pupils and slows their progress. Leaders should ensure that reading books are matched to pupils' abilities and are fully decodable, particularly for the lower attainers.
- Too many disadvantaged pupils are persistently absent. This leads to gaps in their learning, and they do not make the progress they should. Leaders should continue to work with parents to instil the importance of regular attendance in order to improve the life chances of vulnerable pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
63 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
428 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Stowlawn Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Park Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 54% met the expected standard |
| Villiers Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Bilston Church of England Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Stow Heath Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 77% met the expected standard |
| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 79% 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
- Mrs Kate Charles
- Phone
- 01902556463
- Address
- Green Park Avenue, Stowlawn, Bilston, WV14 6EH
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- URN
- 104317
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.