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Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Catchment Area

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

Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Wolverhampton , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1191 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,191

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

113%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to Our Lady and St Chad Catholic 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: 1191 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 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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Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy — School Information

Full address
Old Fallings Lane, Wolverhampton, WV10 8BL
Local authority
Wolverhampton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
54.9% of pupils
DfE URN
141802

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Frequently Asked Questions — Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy

Is Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy currently has 1191 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1050 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy?

Our Lady and St Chad Catholic 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 Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy cover?

Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Wolverhampton, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy?

Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.