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Rosewood School Catchment Area

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

Rosewood School is a community special not applicable school in Bilston, Dudley , serving pupils aged 9-16, with 49 pupils, and a capacity of 58 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

9-16

Age range

49

Pupils

58

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Rosewood School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rosewood School?

The catchment area for Rosewood School is the geographic zone Dudley uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Dudley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Dudley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Dudley catchment area documents →

Rosewood School: 58 places, 84% filled: places available

Rosewood School has a published admission number of 58 places. 49 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 58 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. 73.5% of pupils at Rosewood School 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 Bilston.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Dudley 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 Dudley school admissions →

Rosewood School: School Information

Full address
Bell Street, Coseley, Bilston, WV14 8XJ
Local authority
Dudley
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
9-16 years
Gender
Boys
Free school meals
73.5% of pupils
DfE URN
103882

Other Not applicable Schools in Bilston

If Rosewood School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Bilston are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Rosewood 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: Rosewood School

What is the catchment area for Rosewood School?

The catchment area for Rosewood School is the geographic zone Dudley uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Dudley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Rosewood School oversubscribed?

Rosewood School has a capacity of 58 places and currently has 49 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dudley.

What is the admissions policy for Rosewood School?

Admission to Rosewood School is managed by Dudley. 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 Rosewood School cover?

Rosewood School is a not applicable school in Bilston, Dudley, serving pupils aged 9-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Rosewood School?

Rosewood School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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