Thomas Telford University Technical College Catchment Area
Thomas Telford University Technical College is an university technical college secondary school in Wolverhampton , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 945 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-19
Age range
945
Pupils
1,050
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Thomas Telford University Technical College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Thomas Telford University Technical College?
The catchment area for Thomas Telford University Technical College is the geographic zone Wolverhampton uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.
Secondary school places at Thomas Telford University Technical College are allocated by Wolverhampton using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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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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Thomas Telford University Technical College has a published admission number of 1050 places. 945 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 90%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1050, Wolverhampton's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 57.7% of pupils at Thomas Telford University Technical College 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 →
Thomas Telford University Technical College: School Information
- Full address
- Springfield Campus, Wolverhampton, WV10 0JR
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- School type
- University technical college
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 57.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140160
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Thomas Telford University Technical College 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Thomas Telford University Technical College
What is the catchment area for Thomas Telford University Technical College? ▾
The catchment area for Thomas Telford University Technical College is the geographic zone Wolverhampton uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Thomas Telford University Technical College oversubscribed? ▾
Thomas Telford University Technical College is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Thomas Telford University Technical College? ▾
Admission to Thomas Telford University Technical College 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 Thomas Telford University Technical College cover? ▾
Thomas Telford University Technical College is a secondary school in Wolverhampton, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.