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Wolgarston High School Catchment Area

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

Wolgarston High School is a academy converter secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 13–18, with 834 pupils, and a capacity of 860 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

13–18

Age range

834

Pupils

860

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Wolgarston High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Wolgarston High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. 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 Staffordshire 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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Wolgarston High School — School Information

Full address
Cannock Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5RX
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
13–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
13.4% of pupils
DfE URN
145381

Other Secondary Schools in Stafford

If Wolgarston High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stafford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Wolgarston High School

Is Wolgarston High School oversubscribed?

Wolgarston High School is operating close to its capacity of 860 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wolgarston High School?

Admission to Wolgarston High School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Wolgarston High School cover?

Wolgarston High School is a secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 13–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Wolgarston High School?

Wolgarston High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.