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Penn Fields School Catchment Area

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

Penn Fields School is a community special not applicable school in Wolverhampton , serving pupils aged 5–19, with 187 pupils, and a capacity of 190 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–19

Age range

187

Pupils

190

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Penn Fields School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Penn Fields School is set by Wolverhampton and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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 →

Penn Fields School — School Information

Full address
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
Local authority
Wolverhampton
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5–19 years
Free school meals
61.9% of pupils
DfE URN
104412

Other Not applicable Schools in Wolverhampton

If Penn Fields School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wolverhampton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Penn Fields School

Is Penn Fields School oversubscribed?

Penn Fields School is operating close to its capacity of 190 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Penn Fields School?

Admission to Penn Fields 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 Penn Fields School cover?

Penn Fields School is a not applicable school in Wolverhampton, serving pupils aged 5–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Penn Fields School?

Penn Fields School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.