Walsall Studio School Catchment Area
Walsall Studio School is a studio s secondary school in Walsall , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 185 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
14-19
Age range
185
Pupils
300
Capacity
62%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
Walsall Studio School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Walsall Studio School?
The catchment area for Walsall Studio School is the geographic zone Walsall 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. Walsall 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 Walsall Studio School are allocated by Walsall 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.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Walsall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Walsall catchment area documents →Walsall Studio School: 300 places, 62% filled: places available
Walsall Studio School has a published admission number of 300 places. 185 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 62%. At 62% full, the school currently has headroom below its 300 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. 41.5% of pupils at Walsall Studio 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 Walsall.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Walsall 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. Walsall Council school admissions (official) →
Walsall Studio School: School Information
- Full address
- 14a Lower Hall Lane, The Goldmine Centre, Walsall, WS1 1RL
- Local authority
- Walsall
- School type
- Studio schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 14-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 41.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139789
Other Secondary Schools in Walsall
If Walsall Studio School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Walsall are the next closest alternatives.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WS9 0RN
Walsall Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · WS3 3LX
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · WS4 1BW
Shire Oak Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · WS9 9PA
Queen Mary's Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WS1 2PG
Queen Mary's High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WS4 2AE
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Walsall Studio 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Walsall Studio School
What is the catchment area for Walsall Studio School? ▾
The catchment area for Walsall Studio School is the geographic zone Walsall 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. Walsall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Walsall Studio School oversubscribed? ▾
Walsall Studio School has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 185 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Walsall.
What is the admissions policy for Walsall Studio School? ▾
Admission to Walsall Studio School is managed by Walsall. 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 Walsall Studio School cover? ▾
Walsall Studio School is a secondary school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Walsall Studio School? ▾
Walsall Studio School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.