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Bushbury Lane Academy

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

personMiss Lisa Smith

corporate_fareREACH2 ACADEMY TRUST

location_onWolverhampton, WV10 9TR

language Visit Website phone 1902556486

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

227

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Expected Standard

76%

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Demand Ratio

1.0x

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Bushbury Lane Academy is a Academy sponsor led primary school in Wolverhampton, serving ages 3-11. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time. Ranks in the top 20% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

Bushbury Lane Academy is an academy sponsor led in Wolverhampton, admitting pupils aged 3-11. It is part of REACH2 ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 225 pupils on roll, of whom 62% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 10% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #12 of 62 primaries in Wolverhampton and #797 of 14,143 nationally.

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

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.0 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

76%

LA 60%

Reading79% LA 72%

Writing79% LA 68%

Maths79% LA 69%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

83%

LA 59%England 61%

Reading87% LA 71% · Eng 74%

Writing83% LA 69% · Eng 72%

Maths83% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

57%

LA 59%England 60%

Reading71% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Writing75% LA 69% · Eng 71%

Maths71% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Read SS

102

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

102

Progress (0 = national avg)

1.4

Read

LA -0.3

-1.1 to 4.0

0.9

Write

LA 0.1

-1.6 to 3.3

0.3

Maths

LA 0.0

-2.2 to 2.8

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

41%

LA 60%England 65%

Reading48% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Writing69% LA 74% · Eng 78%

Maths59% LA 71% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

100

GPS SS

100

Progress (0 = national avg)

-2.0

Read

LA 0.4

-4.5 to 0.5

-1.8

Write

LA 0.6

-4.1 to 0.5

-3.2

Maths

LA -0.1

-5.3 to -1.0

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

43%

LA 62%

Reading53% LA 72%

Writing70% LA 76%

Maths53% LA 72%

Read SS

100

Maths SS

GPS SS

101

Progress (0 = national avg)

-2.6

Read

LA 0.6

-4.9 to -0.3

1.5

Write

LA 0.9

-0.7 to 3.7

-2.6

Maths

LA 0.3

-4.7 to -0.5

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

20 February 2024

Inspection Report

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04 February 2020

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-02-20

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2020-02-04

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-04-30

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-09-12

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Requires improvement

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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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 225 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below 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)	225	0	0.0%	0.8%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	227	0	0.0%	0.9%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	240	0	0.0%	0.8%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	231	3	1.3%	0.7%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	228	3	1.3%	0.8%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	231	1	0.4%	0.7%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	227	1	0.4%	0.6%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	213	1	0.5%	0.6%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	228	1	0.4%	0.5%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	215	0	0.0%	0.5%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	208	1	0.5%	0.5%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	222	3	1.4%	0.4%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	213	2	0.9%	0.1%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	195	2	1.0%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	219	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	219	0	0.0%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	204	1	0.5%	0.6%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	219	2	0.9%	0.4%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	210	2	1.0%	0.5%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	204	7	3.4%	0.5%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	220	0	0.0%	0.5%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	221	3	1.4%	0.4%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	210	3	1.4%	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 28 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 11 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 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.

96.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

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

26.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree52%

agree30%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree61%

agree35%

strongly disagree4%

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

strongly agree35%

agree26%

disagree9%

don't know4%

not applicable26%

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 agree57%

agree30%

disagree4%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree70%

agree26%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree65%

agree22%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

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

strongly agree52%

agree35%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

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

strongly agree70%

agree22%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree61%

agree17%

disagree9%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes91%

no9%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

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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