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St Nicholas Church of England First School Catchment Area

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

St Nicholas Church of England First School is a academy converter primary school in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 342 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–9

Age range

342

Pupils

300

Capacity

114%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

St Nicholas Church of England First School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Nicholas Church of England First School is managed by Staffordshire 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: 342 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 300 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 Staffordshire 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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St Nicholas Church of England First School — School Information

Full address
Belvide Gardens, Chillington Drive, Wolverhampton, WV8 1AN
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–9 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
8% of pupils
DfE URN
142986

Other Primary Schools in Wolverhampton

If St Nicholas Church of England First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wolverhampton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Nicholas Church of England First School

Is St Nicholas Church of England First School oversubscribed?

Yes — St Nicholas Church of England First School currently has 342 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 300 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St Nicholas Church of England First School?

St Nicholas Church of England First School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Nicholas Church of England First School cover?

St Nicholas Church of England First School is a primary school in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 3–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Nicholas Church of England First School?

St Nicholas Church of England First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.