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Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mr Desmond Ricketts (Headteacher)

location_onBirmingham, B37 7TR

language Visit Website phone 01217704063

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

444

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Expected Standard

61%

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Demand Ratio

1.0x

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Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary aided school primary school in Birmingham, serving ages 3-11. Rated Good by Ofsted. Ranks in the top 59% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Bishop Wilson Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Birmingham, Solihull, admitting pupils aged 3-11. The school has approximately 415 pupils on roll, of whom 52% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 7% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #31 of 45 primaries in Solihull and #6,697 of 14,159 nationally.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

61%

LA 62%

Reading72% LA 74%

Writing65% LA 69%

Maths68% LA 73%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

102

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

53%

LA 59%England 61%

Reading63% LA 73% · Eng 74%

Writing75% LA 69% · Eng 72%

Maths70% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

100

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

55%

LA 58%England 60%

Reading68% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Writing75% LA 68% · Eng 71%

Maths66% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.7

Read

LA 0.4

-1.0 to 2.4

3.2

Write

LA 0.0

1.6 to 4.8

1.0

Maths

LA 0.1

-0.7 to 2.6

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

63%

LA 65%England 65%

Reading75% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Writing75% LA 76% · Eng 78%

Maths94% LA 79% · Eng 79%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.2

Read

LA -0.2

-1.5 to 1.9

-1.1

Write

LA -0.6

-2.7 to 0.4

1.8

Maths

LA -0.3

0.3 to 3.2

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

67%

LA 63%

Reading82% LA 73%

Writing69% LA 76%

Maths92% LA 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

107

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

-0.7

Read

LA -1.5

-2.4 to 1

-3.9

Write

LA -1.3

-5.5 to -2.3

3.5

Maths

LA -1.4

2 to 5

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Primary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	Attainment	Progress
2025	#6,697 / 14,159	#31	#8,222	#1
2024	#8,702 / 14,233	#35	#9,748	#1
2023	#4,663 / 13,940	#17	#8,765	#3,018
2019	#5,905 / 11,810	#15	#7,263	#5,560
2018	#5,724 / 10,972	#12	#5,564	#6,757

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

09 July 2024

Inspection Report

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05 June 2019

Inspection Report

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29 April 2015

Inspection Report

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16 September 2013

Inspection Report

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06 June 2013

Inspection Report

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30 September 2009

Inspection Report

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20 May 2009

Inspection Report

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24 January 2007

Inspection Report

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07 October 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-07-09

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

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2019-06-05

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2015-04-29

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Latest Ungraded: School remains Good

2013-06-06

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

1.8%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.9%(4 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 437 pupils. During this period, there were 8 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.8%, which is above the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	437	8	1.8%	0.8%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	428	5	1.2%	0.9%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	445	4	0.9%	0.8%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	430	2	0.5%	0.7%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	421	5	1.2%	0.8%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	448	1	0.2%	0.7%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	444	4	0.9%	0.6%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	438	7	1.6%	0.6%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	449	4	0.9%	0.5%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	450	11	2.4%	0.5%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	448	0	0.0%	0.5%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	462	5	1.1%	0.4%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	460	3	0.7%	0.1%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	458	4	0.9%	0.4%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	462	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	462	6	1.3%	0.4%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	450	8	1.8%	0.6%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	457	6	1.3%	0.4%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	459	8	1.7%	0.5%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	460	4	0.9%	0.5%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	456	5	1.1%	0.5%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	459	0	0.0%	0.4%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	456	3	0.7%	0.5%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	453	2	0.4%	0.4%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	457	1	0.2%	0.4%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	457	0	0.0%	0.5%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 30 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 22 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 10 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

80%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

12%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree44%

agree28%

disagree12%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree36%

agree48%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree20%

disagree16%

strongly disagree8%

don't know4%

not applicable24%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree40%

agree32%

disagree8%

strongly disagree12%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree36%

disagree4%

strongly disagree12%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree44%

agree36%

disagree8%

strongly disagree12%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree36%

strongly disagree4%

don't know8%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree32%

disagree4%

don't know12%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree32%

disagree12%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes76%

no24%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St Alphege Church of England Junior School

Monkspath Junior and Infant School

Lady Katherine Leveson Church of England Primary School

Smith's Wood Primary Academy

Bentley Heath Church of England Primary School

Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Primary School