SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
About SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy sits within the Wolverhampton local authority, a large primary phase with 72 schools. The school ranks 58th out of these 72, placing it in the bottom half of the local league table. For context, the top-performing peers in the area are St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School, Oak Meadow Primary School, and Parkfield Primary School. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is East Park Academy, 1.8 kilometres away. SS Mary and John's itself was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, a notable improvement from its previous inspection in 2022 when it was judged to Require Improvement. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character and is led by headteacher Luisa Trapani. It is a mixed primary school for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. The school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 admissions, it received 81 applications for 30 places, with 35 of those applications listing it as a first preference.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Apr 2024Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: ssmaryandjohns.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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