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The Wenlock School Catchment Area

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

The Wenlock School is an other independent special not applicable school in West Midlands, Dudley , serving pupils aged 7-18, with 110 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7-18

Age range

110

Pupils

100

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

The Wenlock School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Wenlock School?

The catchment area for The Wenlock 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 The Wenlock 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 110 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 100 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 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 →

The Wenlock School: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity

The Wenlock School has a published admission number of 100 places. 110 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Dudley allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

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 →

The Wenlock School: School Information

Full address
Fossil View, Wren's Hill Road, West Midlands, DY1 3SS
Local authority
Dudley
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-18 years
DfE URN
145563

Other Not applicable Schools in West Midlands

If The Wenlock School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in West Midlands are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Wenlock 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: The Wenlock School

What is the catchment area for The Wenlock School?

The catchment area for The Wenlock 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 The Wenlock School oversubscribed?

Yes, The Wenlock School currently has 110 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Wenlock School?

Admission to The Wenlock 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 The Wenlock School cover?

The Wenlock School is a not applicable school in West Midlands, Dudley, serving pupils aged 7-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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