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Ormiston NEW Academy Catchment Area

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

Ormiston NEW Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Wolverhampton , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1067 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-19

Age range

1,067

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Ormiston NEW Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ormiston NEW Academy?

The catchment area for Ormiston NEW Academy is the geographic zone Wolverhampton uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Wolverhampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Ormiston NEW 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.

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 →

Ormiston NEW Academy: 1200 places, 89% filled: places available

Ormiston NEW Academy has a published admission number of 1200 places. 1067 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1200 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. 59.5% of pupils at Ormiston NEW 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 →

Ormiston NEW Academy: School Information

Full address
Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 6SE
Local authority
Wolverhampton
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Free school meals
59.5% of pupils
DfE URN
145134

Other Secondary Schools in Wolverhampton

If Ormiston NEW Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wolverhampton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Ormiston NEW 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: Ormiston NEW Academy

What is the catchment area for Ormiston NEW Academy?

The catchment area for Ormiston NEW Academy is the geographic zone Wolverhampton uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Wolverhampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Ormiston NEW Academy oversubscribed?

Ormiston NEW Academy has a capacity of 1200 places and currently has 1067 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wolverhampton.

What is the admissions policy for Ormiston NEW Academy?

Admission to Ormiston NEW 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 Ormiston NEW Academy cover?

Ormiston NEW Academy is a secondary school in Wolverhampton, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Ormiston NEW Academy?

Ormiston NEW Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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