Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School
104%
Capacity
437
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Solihull community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 437 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Desmond Ricketts, it falls under Solihull local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9970th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 42 in Solihull.
Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 90 applications for 48 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Tennis, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Eco Club, Chess, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 55.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Solihull, Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | 10 Craig Croft, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, Solihull, B37 7TR |
| Headteacher | Desmond Ricketts |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Number of Pupils | 437 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 55.4% |
| School Capacity | 437 / 420 (104% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 22 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (53%)
9970th of 13,686
Nationally
1022nd of 1,378
In West Midlands
39th of 42
In Solihull
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
53%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
53%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed48
90
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
10 Craig Croft, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham
Solihull, B37 7TR
10 Craig Croft, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham
Solihull, B37 7TR
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