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Bushbury Lane Academy
Wolverhampton·West Midlands·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 3–11Co-edDoes not apply
Bushbury Lane Academy is a primary academy in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Bushbury Lane Academy has 83% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 225 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 9.4%, 48% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.9%.
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At Bushbury Lane Academy, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
87% met the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths.
Bushbury Lane Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.9%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Bushbury Lane Academy is 9.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Bushbury Lane Academy has 225 pupils on roll.
48% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Bushbury Lane Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Bushbury Lane Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Bushbury Lane Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
325/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
168/mo
52% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 13.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Wolverhampton area
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Parent View
Would Recommend
60%
Child is Happy
40%
Child Feels Safe
40%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.