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Wednesfield Academy Catchment Area

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

Wednesfield Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Wolverhampton , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1020 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,020

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Wednesfield Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Wednesfield Academy 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Wednesfield Academy — School Information

Full address
Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 3ES
Local authority
Wolverhampton
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
45.1% of pupils
DfE URN
141245

Other Secondary Schools in Wolverhampton

If Wednesfield Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wolverhampton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Wednesfield Academy

Is Wednesfield Academy oversubscribed?

Wednesfield Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wednesfield Academy?

Admission to Wednesfield Academy 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 Wednesfield Academy cover?

Wednesfield Academy is a secondary school in Wolverhampton, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.