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Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School

South Staffordshire, WV8 1EUSecondaryAges 9–13MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Jul 2025
Progress 8
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Ranking
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About Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School

Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School is a Church of England secondary for pupils aged 9 to 13, and its intake figures tell an unusual story. The school currently has 131 pupils on roll against an official capacity of just 80, meaning it is significantly oversubscribed — a strong signal of local demand. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 62.5%, which is notably high and suggests the school serves a community with considerable economic disadvantage. For context, the national average for secondary schools in England is around 27%, so Bilbrook’s FSM figure is more than double that. Despite this challenging demographic, the school has held a Good rating from Ofsted across all four graded areas in its most recent inspection, which took place in July 2025. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 100% of respondents to the Parent View survey would recommend the school, and every single parent agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, feels safe, and does well here.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressBilbrook Road, Wolverhampton, South Staffordshire, WV8 1EU
HeadteacherThomas Wright
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils131
Free School Meals (FSM)62.5%
School Capacity131 / 80 (164% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 16 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Sports HallICT SuiteAstro TurfArt StudiosTheatreLibraryScience LabsSixth Form CentreSwimming PoolDining HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

NetballTennisAthleticsFootballSwimmingHockeyRowingBadmintonBasketballRugby

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubNewspaperDuke of EdinburghArt ClubEco ClubOrchestra

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental Health

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: bilbrookmiddle.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School

Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.