Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Palmers Cross Primary School Catchment Area

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

Palmers Cross Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Wolverhampton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 237 pupils, and a capacity of 231 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

237

Pupils

231

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Palmers Cross Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Palmers Cross Primary School?

The catchment area for Palmers Cross Primary School 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 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, Palmers Cross Primary School 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 237 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 231 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →

Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Wolverhampton publishes the 2027 Palmers Cross Primary School numbers →

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 →

Palmers Cross Primary School: at or above its 231 place limit

Palmers Cross Primary School has a published admission number of 231 places. 237 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 103%. The school is at or above its published limit of 231 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. 32.9% of pupils at Palmers Cross Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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 →

Palmers Cross Primary School: School Information

Full address
Windermere Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 9DF
Local authority
Wolverhampton
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
32.9% of pupils
DfE URN
142684

Other Primary Schools in Wolverhampton

If Palmers Cross 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 Palmers Cross 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: Palmers Cross Primary School

What is the catchment area for Palmers Cross Primary School?

The catchment area for Palmers Cross Primary School 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 siblings. Wolverhampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Palmers Cross Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Palmers Cross Primary School currently has 237 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 231 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Palmers Cross Primary School?

Admission to Palmers Cross Primary School 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 Palmers Cross Primary School cover?

Palmers Cross Primary School 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 Palmers Cross Primary School?

Palmers Cross Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.