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Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Wolverhampton , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 203 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

5-11

Age range

210

Pupils

203

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy 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 Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy 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: 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 203 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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Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy: at or above its 203 place limit

Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy has a published admission number of 203 places. 210 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 203 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. 48.6% of pupils at Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy 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 Wolverhampton.

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 →

Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Hickman Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 2BS
Local authority
Wolverhampton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
48.6% of pupils
DfE URN
141789

Other Primary Schools in Wolverhampton

If Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wolverhampton are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Wolverhampton

Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic 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 Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy 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: Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy 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 Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy currently has 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 203 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy?

Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy 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 Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy cover?

Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in 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 Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy?

Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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