- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
20 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.2%
- Pupils
- 192
- Pupils per teacher
- 25.1
Schools in WV8
A postcode district in Staffordshire
- Postcode district
- 14 schools and nurseries
In short: WV8 is a postcode district in Staffordshire with 7 primary schools, 4 secondary schools and 5 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries147 primary · 4 secondary · 5 nurseries
Top-rated
All WV8 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in WV8
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.
Top Primary Schools in WV8
7 in WV8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results well above the England average.
23 first choices, 27 offers made
Met the standard at 1172%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.7%
- Pupils
- 277
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
31 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 516
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
Top Secondary Schools in WV8
4 in WV8, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1645.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,046
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
31 first choices, 20 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.8%
- Pupils
- 516
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
114 first choices, 169 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,262
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.9
Nurseries in WV8
5 in WV8, highest Ofsted grade first
ABC Early Learning & Childcare Centre UK Ltd
Wolverhampton, WV8 1EP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Caterpillars Nursery.co.uk Ltd
Wolverhampton, WV8 2EH · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Codsall Community Nursery
Wolverhampton, WV8 1PX · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in WV8
2 in WV8, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
Attainment 8 at 1645.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 7.5%
- Pupils
- 1,046
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
114 first choices, 169 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,262
- Pupils per teacher
- 13.9
The map
See them as a listEvery school in WV8, 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.
- Good13
- Not graded yet1
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Schools in WV8 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 WV8 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
WV8 has 14 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.
Keep up with schools in WV8
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about WV8
Nearby areas
How many schools are in WV8?
WV8 has 14 schools, including 7 primary schools, 4 secondary schools, 5 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in WV8?
The highest-ranked schools in WV8 on Eduscope are St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy, Dovecotes Primary School, Codsall Community High 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 do I choose the right school in WV8?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in WV8 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.