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Blakeley Heath Primary School Catchment Area

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

Blakeley Heath Primary School is a community primary school in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 348 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

348

Pupils

420

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Blakeley Heath Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Blakeley Heath Primary School?

The catchment area for Blakeley Heath Primary School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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 siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Blakeley Heath Primary School is set by Staffordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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 →

Blakeley Heath Primary School: 420 places, 83% filled: places available

Blakeley Heath Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 348 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 20.7% of pupils at Blakeley Heath Primary 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) →

Blakeley Heath Primary School: School Information

Full address
Sytch Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 0JR
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
20.7% of pupils
DfE URN
124192

Other Primary Schools in Wolverhampton

If Blakeley Heath Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wolverhampton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Blakeley Heath 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: Blakeley Heath Primary School

What is the catchment area for Blakeley Heath Primary School?

The catchment area for Blakeley Heath Primary School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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 siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Blakeley Heath Primary School oversubscribed?

Blakeley Heath Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 348 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Blakeley Heath Primary School?

Admission to Blakeley Heath Primary 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 Blakeley Heath Primary School cover?

Blakeley Heath Primary School is a primary school in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Blakeley Heath Primary School?

Blakeley Heath Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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