Bushbury Lane Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ripon Road Bushbury Lane Wolverhampton West Midlands WV10 9TR |
| Phone | 01902556486 |
| Reference Number | 142823 |
Bushbury Lane Academy has shown remarkable improvement since its previous inspection, now achieving an outstanding overall effectiveness rating. The school offers an inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils thrive academically and socially, demonstrating high levels of engagement and exceptional outcomes. The dedicated leadership team, supported by the Reach2 Academy Trust, ensures the delivery of a high-quality education while meeting the diverse needs of all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The investment in staff development and effective monitoring has further enhanced the quality of education provided.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 225 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.89%
Girls: 47.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 61.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 50.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| 2 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| 3 | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| 4 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 6 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 30.7% |
| White, British | 21.8% |
| White, Other | 10.7% |
| Indian | 9.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 4% |
| Asian, Other | 3.1% |
| Caribbean | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 04 Feb 2020 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations and aspirations for all pupils.
- Exceptional provision for pupils with SEND.
- Strong relationships and care permeate the school environment.
- Outstanding reading curriculum that supports early literacy.
- Variety of extracurricular opportunities enhancing personal development.
- Effective leadership and collaboration among staff.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 10% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | 1.4 | ||
| Writing | 0.9 | ||
| Maths | 0.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Whitgreave Primary School
Goodyear Avenue, Low Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 9JP |
0.56 miles |
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Low Hill Nursery School
Jenks Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9JN |
0.63 miles |
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Dunstall Hill Primary School
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0.8 miles |
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Rakegate Primary School
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0.91 miles |
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Fallings Park Primary School
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1.01 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy
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1.03 miles |
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Woden Primary School
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1.04 miles |
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Bushbury Nursery School
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1.05 miles |
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Northwood Park Primary School
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1.05 miles |
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Elston Hall Primary School
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1.08 miles |
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Bushbury Hill Primary School
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