Warstones Primary School
103%
Capacity
477
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Warstones Primary School
Warstones Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 142 applications for just 52 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.73. That means nearly three families applied for every available spot, and all 48 first-preference applicants were offered a place. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, this level of demand speaks for itself. The school is led by headteacher Ashley Powell and serves 477 pupils, slightly above its official capacity of 464. It offers nursery provision for children from age two, making it an option for families looking for continuity from early years right through to the end of primary. The school is non-religious and mixed-sex, and is located in the Wolverhampton local authority area.
Academically, Warstones has held a Good rating from Ofsted across its two most recent inspections, with the most recent graded inspection taking place in 2022. The breakdown is particularly strong: behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management were all rated Outstanding, while the quality of education was judged Good. Early years provision was also rated Outstanding. This suggests a school that excels in creating a positive environment for learning and personal growth, even if the core academic judgement is Good rather than Outstanding. In terms of key stage 2 outcomes, the local authority average for primary schools is 64, and while Warstones’ own KS2 score is not provided in the data, its strong Ofsted profile and high demand indicate that parents are confident in the school’s academic offering. The school does not have a sixth form, as it is a primary-only setting.
The school offers a solid range of facilities including a dining hall, gymnasium, library, playing fields, and a chapel. Sports provision covers tennis, athletics, cross country, dance, swimming, and rounders, and there are clubs for drama, eco club, and choir. For families with children who have additional needs, Warstones has a resourced provision and supports a wide range of SEND categories, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, hearing impairment, physical disability, and social, emotional and mental health needs. This makes it a practical choice for families who want a mainstream school with strong, embedded SEND support. Given its oversubscription, families should apply as a first preference to maximise their chances. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary school is Woodfield Primary School, 0.9 km away, so Warstones is a strong Good option in a competitive local market.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Warstones Road, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV4 4LU |
| Headteacher | Ashley Powell |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Number of Pupils | 477 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 38.5% |
| School Capacity | 477 / 464 (103% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed52
142
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
48 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: warstones.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British50.1%
- Asian21.2%
- Mixed14.9%
- White (other)3.1%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
9
Total schools
6
Oversubscribed
8
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Warstones Road, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, WV4 4LU
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