Birches First School Catchment Area
Birches First School is a academy converter primary school in WOLVERHAMPTON, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 180 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–9
Age range
180
Pupils
150
Capacity
120%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Birches First School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Birches First School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Birches First School — School Information
- Full address
- Birches Avenue, Codsall, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV8 2JG
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–9 years
- Free school meals
- 5.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144935
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Frequently Asked Questions — Birches First School
Is Birches First School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Birches First School currently has 180 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Birches First School? ▾
Admission to Birches First School is managed by Staffordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Birches First School cover? ▾
Birches First School is a primary school in WOLVERHAMPTON, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 3–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Birches First School? ▾
Birches First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.