Bushbury Lane Academy Catchment Area
Bushbury Lane Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Wolverhampton , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 225 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
225
Pupils
210
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Bushbury Lane Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Bushbury Lane Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wolverhampton. 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 Wolverhampton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wolverhampton catchment area documents →Bushbury Lane Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Ripon Road, Bushbury Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 9TR
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 61.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142823
Other Primary Schools in Wolverhampton
If Bushbury Lane Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wolverhampton are the next closest alternatives.
Bushbury Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WV10 8BY
Whitgreave Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WV10 9JP
Graiseley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WV2 4NE
Rakegate Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WV10 6US
Claregate Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WV6 9JU
Castlecroft Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WV3 8HS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Bushbury Lane Academy
Is Bushbury Lane Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Bushbury Lane Academy currently has 225 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Bushbury Lane Academy? ▾
Admission to Bushbury Lane Academy is managed by Wolverhampton. 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 Bushbury Lane Academy cover? ▾
Bushbury Lane Academy is a primary school in Wolverhampton, 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 Bushbury Lane Academy? ▾
Bushbury Lane Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.