There are 35 schools in Bilston (excluding independent schools), including 22 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, and none serving sixth-form education. Bilston has 1 school with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Bilston under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Bilston
| Total Schools | 35 |
| Total Pupils | 16,056 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 20.43 |
| Median Free School Meals | 41% |
The median school in Bilston has 41% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 6th highest figure in the West Midlands. This represents about 7,000 pupils, or approximately 1 in 2 of Bilston's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Bilston is 20.43 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 12th lowest ratio in the West Midlands, and the 284th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the West Midlands region of the UK.
The 1 schools in Bilston operating with pupil referral units offer 50 PRU places to the local area.
Primaries
22
18% Outstanding • 68% Good
Secondaries
6
17% Outstanding • 67% Good
Most of Bilston's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 15 schools or 68% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between high and low - about 36% and 23% of primary schools respectively - though we don't have data for approximately 4.55% of schools. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Bilston's primary schools most commonly have a good ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilston Church of England Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 454 |
Good |
High |
High |
Church of England | |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 599 |
Good |
High |
Good |
Church of England | |
| East Park Academy | 3–11 yrs | 654 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Field View Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
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| Glebefields Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 480 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
Good |
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| Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy | 5–11 yrs | 203 |
Good |
Very high |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 212 |
Outstanding |
High |
High |
Roman Catholic | |
| Holyhead Primary Academy | 3–11 yrs | 232 |
Good |
Very high |
Very high |
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| Loxdale Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
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| Moorcroft Wood Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 260 |
Good |
Very high |
Good |
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| Ocker Hill Academy | 7–11 yrs | 256 |
High |
High |
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| Ocker Hill Infant School | 3–7 yrs | 258 |
Outstanding |
High |
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| Old Church Church of England C Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 446 |
Good |
Low |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Pinfold Street Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Very low |
Good |
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| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Darlaston | 3–11 yrs | 210 |
Outstanding |
High |
Very high |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Martin's Church of England Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 270 |
Good |
Very low |
Low |
Church of England | |
| Stow Heath Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
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| Stowlawn Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 360 |
Good |
Low |
Good |
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| Villiers Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 630 |
Good |
Low |
High |
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| Wednesbury Oak Academy | 3–11 yrs | 472 |
Good |
High |
Good |
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| Wilkinson Primary School | 2–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
High |
Very high |
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| Woods Bank Academy | 3–11 yrs | 341 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
Good |
Most of Bilston's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 4 schools or 67% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and very low - about 33% and 17% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Bilston's secondary schools most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gospel Oak School | 11–18 yrs | 1,400 |
Serious Weaknesses |
Very low |
Very low |
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| Grace Academy Darlaston | 11–19 yrs | 1,075 |
Good |
High |
Very low |
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| Moseley Park | 11–18 yrs | 1,100 |
Outstanding |
Very high |
Very low |
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| Ormiston SWB Academy | 11–19 yrs | 1,200 |
Good |
Good |
Very low |
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| St Matthias School | 11–19 yrs | 885 |
Good |
Good |
Very low |
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| St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall | 11–18 yrs | 1,500 |
Good |
Low |
Very low |
Roman Catholic |
Most of Bilston's pupil referral units have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Bilston's pupil referral units most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverhampton Vocational Training Centre | 16–19 yrs | 50 |
Good |
Very low |