Woodthorne Primary School

About Woodthorne Primary School

Woodthorne Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 117 applications for just 43 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.72. Of those applications, 37 were first-preference choices, and 37 first-preference offers were made. That level of demand suggests parents who know the school well are keen to secure a place. The school’s parentView data isn’t available here, but the sheer number of families putting Woodthorne as their top pick is a strong signal in itself. It’s a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and it currently has 426 pupils on roll — just over its official capacity of 420. Headteacher Tom Hinkley leads a school where 20.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average.

Academically, Woodthorne performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 71% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Wolverhampton average of 64%. The school’s ranking within the local authority is 16th out of 60 primary schools, placing it in the top 27% nationally. Reading and maths average scaled scores both sit at 107, and the proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in reading is 32%, in maths 37%, and in writing 19%. Ofsted last inspected the school in January 2023 and confirmed it remains Good, with leadership and management also rated Good. That’s a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2014, when the school was rated Requires Improvement — so the trajectory under the current leadership is clearly positive.

The school offers a solid range of facilities, including playing fields, art studios, music rooms, a gymnasium, and even a chapel. Sports provision covers football, netball, swimming, tennis, cricket, athletics and rounders, and there are clubs for drama, choir and coding. For families with children who have additional needs, Woodthorne has a broad SEND offer, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate and profound learning difficulties, speech and language needs, autism, and social, emotional and mental health support. The school is oversubscribed, so applying early and as a first preference is essential. It suits families who want a well-regarded local primary with strong academic outcomes, a wide extracurricular offer, and a clear track record of improvement — all within the Wolverhampton area.

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