Wallbrook Primary Academy
Off Bradleys Lane, Coseley, Bilston, WV14 8YPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Wallbrook Primary Academy is a primary school in Bilston for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 116 schools in Dudley. It ranks 13th of 13 primary schools in Bilston. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 October 2023, report published 3 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 24 October 2023
There is always a warm welcome at Wallbrook. Pupils are proud to attend this school; there is a real sense of acceptance for all. They come to school smart, feeling safe and ready to learn. Pupils contribute actively to the calm, purposeful and happy atmosphere in the school by treating each other respectfully and by taking on roles, such as becoming 'diversity, equality and inclusion' leaders. The school's values of 'excite, explore and excel' thread throughout what happens here. Staff have high expectations of what pupils can achieve and how well they behave. They are passionate about all pupils succeeding. They organise a rich variety of experiences for pupils to open their eyes to possibilities. These include visiting the opera, welcoming artists and authors into school and working with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. There is a strong sense of community here. Parents and carers appreciate the support that the school gives their children. They have noticed significant improvements in recent years. The school has been through several challenges over the past three years but has overcome these.
What the school should improve
- The school has not adopted an effective approach to the teaching of handwriting. This means that pupils' written work is less tidy than it should be and lacks fluency and accuracy. The school should put in place an approach that all teachers apply consistently well so that pupils form letters correctly and confidently, enabling them to record their ideas fluently and accurately.
- Some pupils do not attend school as often as they should. As a result, they are missing out on the exciting curriculum this school offers. The school needs to find effective ways to further engage with parents and carers to improve pupils' attendance so that they do not miss out on learning opportunities.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
45 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
263 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Wallbrook Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 62% met the expected standard |
| Wednesbury Oak Academy | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| Glebefields Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Wilkinson Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 72% met the expected standard |
| St Pauls Church of England Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- SHIRELAND COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lorna McGregor
- Phone
- 01902947830
- Address
- Off Bradleys Lane, Coseley, Bilston, WV14 8YP
- Local authority
- Dudley
- URN
- 147721
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.