Whitgreave Primary School is a primary school in Wolverhampton, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Whitgreave Primary School currently has around 440 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 64.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.4%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 48.9%. african pupils make up about 14.3% , followed by white and black caribbean at 11.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Goodyear Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV10 9JP |
| Website: | www.whitgreaveprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01902558930 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wolverhampton |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Redfern |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 104297 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 431 |
| Number of Pupils: | 440 |
| Number of Boys: | 231 |
| Number of Girls: | 209 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 48.90% | 215 |
| African | 14.30% | 63 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 11.10% | 49 |
| Other Black | 5.00% | 22 |
| Other White | 4.30% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 14 |
| Other Asian | 2.70% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 11 |
| Indian | 2.30% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 1.80% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 1.40% | 6 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Hill Nursery School Jenks Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JN | 4out of 4 | 170 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury Nursery School Bushbury Lane , Bushbury WV10 8JP | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elston Hall Nursery School Shelley Road , Fordhouses WV10 6BG | - not rated | 1,494 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gibbs Street Nursery School Gibbs Street , Whitmore Reans WV6 0RE | - not rated | 2,983 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitgreave Primary School Goodyear Avenue , Low Hill WV10 9JP | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgreave Infant School Low Hill Crescent , Low Hill WV10 9HS | - not rated | 167 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fallings Park Primary School Old Fallings Lane , Low Hill WV10 8BN | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Fallings Junior School Old Fallings Lane , Low Hill WV10 8BN | - not rated | 929 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fallings Park Primary School Old Fallings Lane , Low Hill WV10 8BN | - not rated | 929 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Sports College Old Fallings Lane , WV10 8BL | - not rated | 644 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Old Fallings Lane , WV10 8BL | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreton Community School Old Fallings Lane , Bushbury WV10 8BY | - not rated | 974 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moreton School Old Fallings Lane , Bushbury WV10 8BY | 3out of 4 | 974 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Northicote School Northwood Park Road , Bushbury WV10 8EP | - not rated | 1,812 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Re-Entry The Primary Centre , Second Avenue WV10 9PE | - not rated | 602 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodbury School Hellier Road , Wolverhampton WV10 8ED | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushbury School Hellier Road , Bushbury WV10 8ED | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcroft Sport and Vocational College Greenacres Avenue , Underhill WV10 8NZ | - not rated | 2,039 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westcroft School Greenacres Avenue , Underhill WV10 8NZ | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.