Edward the Elder Primary School

URN: 143813 • Wolverhampton WV11 3DB

Overview

Name
Edward the Elder Primary School
URN
143813
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
ELSTON HALL LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Bridget Highman (since 2025)
Telephone
01902558765
Website
Visit
Address
Moathouse Lane East, Wolverhampton WV11 3DB

Summary

Edward the Elder Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, with a current enrolment of 243 pupils and a capacity of 262. The school is part of the Elston Hall Learning Trust, which collaborates with five other schools to ensure high standards of teaching and learning. The school’s ethos focuses on achieving the potential of every child, fostering an environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to excel.

The curriculum at Edward the Elder is designed to be engaging, challenging, and inclusive, promoting independent and resilient learners. The school prioritises effective teaching, aiming for attendance figures above the national average and maintaining excellent behaviour to create a secure learning platform. The recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025 highlighted the school’s high ambition for all pupils and its commitment to inclusivity.

Community and staff well-being are also central to the school’s values. Leaders are dedicated to supporting staff development and recognising individual potential, ensuring a collaborative and respectful work environment. Edward the Elder Primary School is committed to breaking the cycle of deprivation and underachievement, empowering children to believe in their ability to succeed.

Key details

LA
Wolverhampton
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ELSTON HALL LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
262
Pupils
243
Boys
128
Girls
115
FSM %
53.60
Open date
2016-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-09-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 243 128 115 262 53.60
2024-09-11 259 143 116 262 49.30
2023-09-11 252 137 115 262 55.60
2022-09-11 252 137 115 262 55.60
2021-09-11 250 139 111 262 50.90
2020-09-11 259 145 114 262 40.40

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