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Bilston Church of England Primary School Catchment Area

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

Bilston Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Bilston, Wolverhampton , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 460 pupils, and a capacity of 454 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-11

Age range

460

Pupils

454

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Bilston Church of England Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Bilston Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Bilston Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Wolverhampton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Wolverhampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Bilston Church of England Primary School is managed by Wolverhampton 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 460 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 454 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

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Bilston Church of England Primary School: at or above its 454 place limit

Bilston Church of England Primary School has a published admission number of 454 places. 460 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 454 places. Wolverhampton allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 51.1% of pupils at Bilston Church of England Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Bilston.

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

Wolverhampton 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. Find Wolverhampton school admissions →

Bilston Church of England Primary School: School Information

Full address
Albany Crescent, Bilston, WV14 0HU
Local authority
Wolverhampton
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
51.1% of pupils
DfE URN
130305

Other Primary Schools in Bilston

If Bilston Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bilston are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Wolverhampton

Bilston Church of England Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Wolverhampton. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Bilston Church of England Primary 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: Bilston Church of England Primary School

What is the catchment area for Bilston Church of England Primary School?

The catchment area for Bilston Church of England Primary School is the geographic zone Wolverhampton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Wolverhampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Bilston Church of England Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Bilston Church of England Primary School currently has 460 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 454 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bilston Church of England Primary School?

Bilston Church of England Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wolverhampton before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Bilston Church of England Primary School cover?

Bilston Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Bilston, Wolverhampton, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bilston Church of England Primary School?

Bilston Church of England Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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