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St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Wolverhampton , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 169 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

169

Pupils

210

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy?

The catchment area for St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Wolverhampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St Teresa's Catholic Primary 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.

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 →

St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy: 210 places, 80% filled: places available

St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy has a published admission number of 210 places. 169 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 210 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. 53.8% of pupils at St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy 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 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 →

St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Malins Road, Parkfields, Wolverhampton, WV4 6AW
Local authority
Wolverhampton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
53.8% of pupils
DfE URN
139893

Other Primary Schools in Wolverhampton

If St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wolverhampton are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Wolverhampton

St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Wolverhampton. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy 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: St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy?

The catchment area for St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Wolverhampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy oversubscribed?

St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy has a capacity of 210 places and currently has 169 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wolverhampton.

What is the admissions policy for St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy?

St Teresa's Catholic Primary 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 St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy cover?

St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy is a primary school in Wolverhampton, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy?

St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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