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West Midlands Education and Skills Catchment Area

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

West Midlands Education and Skills is an other independent special not applicable school in Walsall , serving pupils aged 9-25, with 35 pupils, and a capacity of 40 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

9-25

Age range

35

Pupils

40

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

West Midlands Education and Skills Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for West Midlands Education and Skills?

The catchment area for West Midlands Education and Skills is the geographic zone Walsall 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. Walsall 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 West Midlands Education and Skills is set by Walsall and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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.

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West Midlands Education and Skills: 40 places, 88% filled: places available

West Midlands Education and Skills has a published admission number of 40 places. 35 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 40 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.

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) →

West Midlands Education and Skills: School Information

Full address
Blue Lane East, Walsall, WS2 8HN
Local authority
Walsall
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
9-25 years
DfE URN
146563

Other Not applicable Schools in

If West Midlands Education and Skills is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to West Midlands Education and Skills 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: West Midlands Education and Skills

What is the catchment area for West Midlands Education and Skills?

The catchment area for West Midlands Education and Skills is the geographic zone Walsall 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. Walsall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is West Midlands Education and Skills oversubscribed?

West Midlands Education and Skills has a capacity of 40 places and currently has 35 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Walsall.

What is the admissions policy for West Midlands Education and Skills?

Admission to West Midlands Education and Skills 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 West Midlands Education and Skills cover?

West Midlands Education and Skills is a not applicable school in Walsall, serving pupils aged 9-25. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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