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Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School is a voluntary controlled middle deemed secondary school in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 9-13, with 131 pupils, and a capacity of 351 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby middle deemed secondary schools below.

9-13

Age range

131

Pupils

351

Capacity

37%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School?

The catchment area for Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this middle deemed secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School is managed by Staffordshire and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School: 351 places, 37% filled: places available

Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School has a published admission number of 351 places. 131 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 37%. At 37% full, the school currently has headroom below its 351 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 37.4% of pupils at Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Staffordshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Staffordshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School: School Information

Full address
Bilbrook Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, WV8 1EU
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Middle deemed secondary
Age range
9-13 years
Religious character
Church of England
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
37.4% of pupils
DfE URN
124453

Other Middle deemed secondary Schools in Wolverhampton

If Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School is oversubscribed, these middle deemed secondary schools in Wolverhampton are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Staffordshire

Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Staffordshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest middle deemed secondary schools by distance

These are the middle deemed secondary schools closest to Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School

What is the catchment area for Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School?

The catchment area for Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this middle deemed secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and, in most years, faith-based criteria. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School oversubscribed?

Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School has a capacity of 351 places and currently has 131 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School?

Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School cover?

Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 9-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School?

Bilbrook CofE (VC) Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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