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Tettenhall Wood School Catchment Area

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

Tettenhall Wood School is an academy special converter not applicable school in Wolverhampton , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 170 pupils, and a capacity of 164 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-19

Age range

170

Pupils

164

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Tettenhall Wood School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Tettenhall Wood School?

The catchment area for Tettenhall Wood School is the geographic zone Wolverhampton 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. 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, Tettenhall Wood 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: 170 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 164 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 Wolverhampton 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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Tettenhall Wood School: at or above its 164 place limit

Tettenhall Wood School has a published admission number of 164 places. 170 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 164 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. 56.8% of pupils at Tettenhall Wood 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 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 →

Tettenhall Wood School: School Information

Full address
Regis Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 8XF
Local authority
Wolverhampton
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-19 years
Free school meals
56.8% of pupils
DfE URN
149227

Other Not applicable Schools in Wolverhampton

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

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Tettenhall Wood 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: Tettenhall Wood School

What is the catchment area for Tettenhall Wood School?

The catchment area for Tettenhall Wood School is the geographic zone Wolverhampton 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. Wolverhampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Tettenhall Wood School oversubscribed?

Yes, Tettenhall Wood School currently has 170 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 164 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Tettenhall Wood School?

Admission to Tettenhall Wood 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 Tettenhall Wood School cover?

Tettenhall Wood School is a not applicable school in Wolverhampton, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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