St Martin's Church of England Primary School
86%
Capacity
231
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About St Martin's Church of England Primary School
St Martin's Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wolverhampton community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 231 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Martin's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Christopher Hearsey, it falls under Wolverhampton local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11718th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 56th out of 60 in Wolverhampton.
St Martin's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 56 applications for 30 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Martin's Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Dance, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Eco Club, Science Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 56.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wolverhampton, St Martin's 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 | Wallace Road, Bilston, Wolverhampton, WV14 8BS |
| Headteacher | Christopher Hearsey |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 56.6% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 270 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (45%)
11718th of 13,686
Nationally
1221st of 1,378
In West Midlands
56th of 60
In Wolverhampton
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
45%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
47%
'23/24
45%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
56
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Wallace Road, Bilston
Wolverhampton, WV14 8BS
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