St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy
98%
Capacity
206
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy
St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wolverhampton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Leanne Wooldridge, it falls under Wolverhampton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7334th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 35th out of 60 in Wolverhampton.
St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 14 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy include Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cross Country, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 28.9%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wolverhampton, St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy 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 | St. Albans Close, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV11 2PF |
| Headteacher | Leanne Wooldridge |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Number of Pupils | 206 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.9% |
| School Capacity | 206 / 210 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7334th of 13,686
Nationally
728th of 1,378
In West Midlands
35th of 60
In Wolverhampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
17%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
St. Albans Close, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, WV11 2PF
St. Albans Close, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, WV11 2PF
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