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Schools in WV3

A postcode district in Wolverhampton

  • Postcode district
  • 26 schools and nurseries

In short: WV3 is a postcode district in Wolverhampton with 11 primary schools, 8 secondary schools and 10 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.

  • Schools and nurseries2611 primary · 8 secondary · 10 nurseries
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in WV3

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All WV3 primary schools

Top Primary Schools in WV3

11 in WV3, best first

Uplands Junior School

Wolverhampton, WV3 8BA · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
4.1%
Pupils
367
Pupils per teacher
23.9
View school Uplands Junior School
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Top Secondary Schools in WV3

8 in WV3, best first

St Edmund's Catholic Academy

Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

209 first choices, 192 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.2

England 46.2

Days missed
4.5%
Pupils
1,171
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school St Edmund's Catholic Academy

St Peter's Collegiate Academy

Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results close to the England average.

101 first choices, 206 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.2

England 46.2

Days missed
6.7%
Pupils
1,329
Pupils per teacher
16.5
View school St Peter's Collegiate Academy

Smestow Academy

Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results close to the England average.

40 first choices, 85 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.6

England 46.2

Days missed
8.3%
Pupils
589
Pupils per teacher
13.1
View school Smestow Academy
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Nurseries in WV3

10 in WV3, highest Ofsted grade first

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Sixth Forms in WV3

5 in WV3, by the school's Eduscope score

St Edmund's Catholic Academy

Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

209 first choices, 192 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1651.2

England 46.2

Days missed
4.5%
Pupils
1,171
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school St Edmund's Catholic Academy

St Peter's Collegiate Academy

Wolverhampton, WV3 9DU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good in every area

Results close to the England average.

101 first choices, 206 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.2

England 46.2

Days missed
6.7%
Pupils
1,329
Pupils per teacher
16.5
View school St Peter's Collegiate Academy

Smestow Academy

Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results close to the England average.

40 first choices, 85 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.6

England 46.2

Days missed
8.3%
Pupils
589
Pupils per teacher
13.1
View school Smestow Academy

Special Schools in WV3

2 in WV3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Aurora Cedars School

Wolverhampton, WV3 9DW · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
68
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Aurora Cedars School

Kingsley Academy

Wolverhampton, WV3 0LA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school Kingsley Academy

Private Schools in WV3

4 in WV3. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Aurora Cedars School

Wolverhampton, WV3 9DW · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
68
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Aurora Cedars School

Kingsley Academy

Wolverhampton, WV3 0LA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

View school Kingsley Academy
The map

Every school in WV3, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Castlecroft Primary School, GoodWolverhampton Grammar School, InspectedSt Peter's Collegiate Academy, Good in every areaNishkam Primary School Wolverhampton, GoodSt Edmund's Catholic Academy, GoodSt Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery, GoodThe Royal School, Wolverhampton, GoodProgress Schools - Wolverhampton, GoodBhylls Acre Primary School, Expected standard in every areaAurora Cedars School, GoodSmestow Academy, Expected standard or betterMerridale Primary School, GoodBantock Primary School, GoodWestacre Infant School, GoodHappy Kidz Day Care, GoodSeesaws Day Nursery, GoodShooting Stars Nurseries Wolverhampton, GoodNishkam Nursery Wolverhampton, GoodSeesaws Day Nursery, GoodLittle Gems Nursery Compton, GoodLittle Walkers Day NurseryKingsley AcademyUplands Junior School, GoodShooting Stars Nurseries TettenhallYour Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School FinchfieldYour Co-Op Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre-School Ashton Court
  • Good17
  • Not graded yet9
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Schools in WV3 sit in 2 council areas. Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every WV3 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Living here

What it's like for families

WV3 has 26 schools and nurseries.

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about WV3

Nearby areas

How many schools are in WV3?

WV3 has 26 schools, including 11 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 4 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in WV3?

The highest-ranked schools in WV3 on Eduscope are Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton, St Edmund's Catholic Academy, Uplands Junior School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

How many private schools are in WV3?

There are 4 independent schools in WV3. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in WV3 on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in WV3?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 26 schools in WV3 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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