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Oak Meadow Primary School

Academy converter · Wolverhampton · WV11 2QQ

Ages 4–11 · 412 pupils · Wolverhampton

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Ofsted

Strong standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

84%

Overall absence

5.6%

Admissions demand

1.42 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-04-21

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)84%
Higher standard (RWM)16%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)16.6%
Unauthorised2.2%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
368

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.42 · Competitive

1st preferences

78

Places offered

55

1st-preference offers

55

Total preferences (any rank)
143
Preferred offers (top 3)
55
Applications from outside LA
22
Offers to outside-LA applicants
5

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

412 pupils · 420 places

Pupils on roll
412
Boys / girls
205 / 207
School capacity
420
Capacity fill
412 / 420 (98%)
Free school meals
36.9%
FSM pupils
152
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ST BARTHOLOMEW'S CE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
St. Bartholomew's CE Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Paul Lane

Location

Address
Ryan Avenue, Ashmore Park, Wednesfield
Postcode
WV11 2QQ
Town
Wolverhampton
County
West Midlands
Local authority
Wolverhampton
District
Wolverhampton
Constituency
Wolverhampton North East
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, 412 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 36.9%.

Open schools in Wolverhampton
136
Primary schools in Wolverhampton
82
Academies among open schools in Wolverhampton
61% (83)
Open schools in WV11
19
Primary in WV11
13
Open schools in Wolverhampton LA
126
Primary in Wolverhampton LA
72

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in WolverhamptonNear WV11

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  • Perry Hall Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    • KS263%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM34.1%
    • Demand1.03

    0.6 miles away

  • New Invention Infant School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

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    Ages 3–7

    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM19.0%
    • Demand0.98

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    • FSM23.2%

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    Ages 3–11

    • KS277%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM49.8%
    • Demand1.10

    0.7 miles away

  • Beacon Academy

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    Ages 2–11

    • FSM50.2%

    0.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Paul Lane
Telephone
01902558517
Website
oakmeadowschool.co.uk

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