Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School is a voluntary controlled school in Wolverhampton for pupils aged 9 to 13. It has a Church of England religious character. It has 150 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School is Good, from an inspection in September 2023. In 2025, 52% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Teacher turnover is high, with about 52% of its teachers gone within a year (in 2011/12; nationally, 15%). It has fewer teachers for its size than most secondary schools: 23.4 pupils for each teacher in 2025/26, against 16.7 nationally.
Ofsted inspection: September 2023. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary controlled school |
| Age Range | 9-13 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bilbrook Road Codsall Wolverhampton Staffordshire WV8 1EU |
| Phone | 01902840910 |
| Reference Number | 124453 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 150 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.33%
Girls: 50.67% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 20 | 33 | 53 |
| 6 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| 7 | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| 8 | 22 | 12 | 34 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.3% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| African | 2% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School has consistently demonstrated strong performance, continuing to be recognized as a good school. With a focus on high aspirations for both academic and personal development, the leadership understands the unique challenges faced by pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The exemplary behavior and positive attitudes of the students contribute to a safe and supportive learning environment where every pupil feels valued. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, promoting holistic development among its students. However, there are areas needing improvement, particularly in the organization and sequencing of the curriculum in subjects like geography and history. This has posed a barrier for pupils to deepen their knowledge and connect prior learning effectively. Although leadership and staff are dedicated to providing a quality education, addressing these curriculum issues will be crucial for ensuring that all students can achieve their full potential as they transition to high school.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 15 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have high aspirations for pupils’ learning and personal development.
- Pupils display exemplary behavior and have positive attitudes towards learning.
- The provision for pupils with SEND is very effective and well-supported.
- A diverse range of extracurricular activities is available for pupils.
- Teachers engage pupils effectively and promote deep thinking through questioning.
- Staff feel valued and well-supported by school leaders.
Areas for Improvement
- The curriculum is not sufficiently well planned and sequenced in geography and history.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | 104 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.8 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | 3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -0.4 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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| Second Preference | 13 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 15 | 9 |
Previous years
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In 2024–25 Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School had 132 pupils for 298 places. 166 places (55.7%) were unfilled.
Pupils and places
Reception intake in the “Codsall Primary” planning area
Staffordshire counted 141 Reception pupils in this area in 2024–25 and forecasts 149 in 2029–30, up 6%.
Year 7 intake in the “Codsall H Secondary” planning area
Staffordshire counted 265 Year 7 pupils in this area in 2024–25 and forecasts 238 in 2031–32, down 10%.
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Places | 351 | 351 | 351 | 360 | 328 | 288 | 288 | 265 | 268 | 285 | 306 | 299 | 298 | 298 | 298 |
| Pupils | 157 | 137 | 125 | 111 | 118 | 133 | 134 | 140 | 112 | 104 | 138 | 135 | 142 | 132 | 132 |
| Unfilled | 55.3% | 61.0% | 64.4% | 69.2% | 64.0% | 53.8% | 53.5% | 47.2% | 58.2% | 63.5% | 54.9% | 54.8% | 52.3% | 55.7% | 55.7% |
Admissions: local authority offers data from the Department for Education. A school is oversubscribed when at least 5% of the families who put it first were not offered a place, and undersubscribed when everyone who put it first got in but 10% or more of its places were unfilled in the Department's school capacity survey (the latest survey is used for entry years it does not cover). Places: Department for Education, School capacity, from local authorities' annual survey as at 1 May. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024–25); the survey was not run in 2020. Places include sixth form places. Forecasts are the local authority's own for the school's planning area, an area it uses to plan places that is not the school's catchment area. The forecast starts from a head count in 2025; the dashed line is the Department's estimate of places in that area, including those the authority has firm plans for. Planned places are cumulative, and only those with firm plans are counted.
In 2024–25 pupils at Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School attended 93.2% of sessions (the national figure for secondary schools was 91.6%). 18.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 23.4%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 4.8% | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 3.7% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 5.7% | 5.4% | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 4.2% | 1.4% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 3.8% of pupils at Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School were suspended at least once (nationally 7.3%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 13.2 | 9.4 | 8.2 | 9.9 | 3.4 | 0.0 | 4.7 | 14.4 | 7.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 5.4 | 3.8 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School had 23.4 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for secondary schools was 16.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 0.0% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.1%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 7.9 | 8.0 | 10.8 | 10.5 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 16.5 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 12.5 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 11.7 | 10.5 | 9.7 | 13.5 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 18.7% | 21.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 15.2% | 15.2% | 15.6% | 25.8% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 75.0% | 25.0% | 42.9% | 70.0% | 66.7% | – | 75.0% | 77.8% | 83.3% | – | 66.7% | – | – | 50.0% | 42.9% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 9.5 | 1.0 | 15.9 | 5.7 | 8.0 | – | 4.8 | 9.8 | 7.8 | – | 4.0 | – | – | 1.5 | 1.3 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26, 22.7% of pupils at Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School were on SEN support (nationally 14.1%) and 8.7% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 3.5%).
Pupils by main type of need
| SEN support | EHC plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 7 | 6 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 11 | 1 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 7 | 1 |
| No specialist assessment of need | 3 | 0 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 1 | 2 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 2 | 1 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 2 | 0 |
| Physical disability | 0 | 2 |
| Hearing impairment | 1 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded secondary schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2025–26 Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School received £8,355 and spent £7,911 for each of its 150 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £441,000 (£2,943 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £159,000 | £123,000 | £210,000 | £234,000 | £299,000 | £359,000 | £375,000 | £441,000 |
| per pupil | £1,606 | £924 | £1,554 | £1,744 | £2,121 | £2,742 | £2,861 | £2,943 |
| In-year balance | -£3,000 | -£36,000 | £87,000 | £24,000 | £65,000 | £60,000 | £16,000 | £67,000 |
| per pupil | -£29 | -£272 | £644 | £178 | £464 | £458 | £120 | £444 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).
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Lane Green First School
Bilbrook Road, Bilbrook, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1EU |
0 miles |
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St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy
Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1PF |
0.38 miles |
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Codsall Middle School
Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1PB |
0.51 miles |
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Birches First School
Birches Avenue, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 2JG |
0.68 miles |
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St Nicholas Church of England First School
Belvide Gardens, Chillington Drive, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1AN |
0.74 miles |
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Palmers Cross Primary School
Windermere Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 9DF |
1.17 miles |
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School of Coding AEP Limited
Unit 8 Newton Court, Pendeford Business Park, Wolverhampton, WV9 5HB |
1.2 miles |
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Dovecotes Primary School
Ryefield, Dovecotes Estate, Pendeford, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1TX |
1.26 miles |
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St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School
Emsworth Crescent, Pendeford, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV9 5NR |
1.6 miles |
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Claregate Primary School
Chester Avenue, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 9JU |
1.83 miles |
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Rakegate Primary School
Rakegate Close, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 6US |
1.91 miles |
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Woodthorne Primary School
Woodthorne Road South, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8XL |
2.19 miles |
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Perton Middle School
Gainsborough Drive, Perton, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV6 7NR |
2.2 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary Academy
Lower Street, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 9AF |
2.23 miles |
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Elston Hall Primary School
Stafford Road, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 6NN |
2.27 miles |
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy
Stafford Road, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 6NW |
2.3 miles |
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SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery
Hordern Close, Hordern Road, Newbridge, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0HR |
2.3 miles |
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Perton First School
Manston Drive, Perton, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV6 7LX |
2.33 miles |
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Perton Primary Academy
Sandown Drive, Perton, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 7PS |
2.38 miles |
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Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School
Woodcote Road, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8LG |
2.39 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Codsall Community High School
Elliotts Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV8 1PQ |
0.36 miles |
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Aldersley High School
Barnhurst Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1RT |
1.06 miles |
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Ormiston NEW Academy
Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 6SE |
1.86 miles |
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St Regis Church of England Academy
Regis Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8XG |
2.1 miles |
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Tettenhall Wood School
Regis Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8XF |
2.11 miles |
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Tettenhall College Incorporated
Wood Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX |
2.32 miles |
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Pine Green Academy
Valley Park Campus, Cromer Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0UB |
2.53 miles |
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St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DU |
2.76 miles |
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Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Tettenhall Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0BY |
2.8 miles |
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Bushbury School
Hellier Road, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, WV10 8ED |
2.85 miles |
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Woodbury School
Hellier Road, Wolverhampton, WV10 8ED |
2.86 miles |
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St Peter's Collegiate Academy
Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DU |
2.96 miles |
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Aurora Cedars School
39 Compton Road West, Compton, 39 Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DW |
2.99 miles |
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Birchfield School
Harriot's Hayes Lane, Wolverhampton, WV7 3AF |
3.14 miles |
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Wightwick Hall School
Tinacre Hill, Compton, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8DA |
3.19 miles |
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Moreton School
Old Fallings Lane, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8BY |
3.21 miles |
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Wolverhampton Grammar School
Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB |
3.25 miles |
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The Gables Learning Centre
The Gables Learning Centre, Beamish Lane, Albrighton, Shropshire, WV7 3AG |
3.25 miles |
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Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy
Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8BL |
3.28 miles |
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Smestow Academy
Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU |
3.29 miles |
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What is Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
When was Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School last inspected by Ofsted?
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School was last inspected in September 2023.
How many pupils does Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School have?
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School has 150 pupils on roll.
What age range does Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School cover?
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School for pupils aged 9 to 13.
What are Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 52% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School?
Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School is at Bilbrook Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV8 1EU.