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Wolverhampton Girls' High School Catchment Area

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

Wolverhampton Girls' High School is an academy converter secondary school in Wolverhampton , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1213 pupils, and a capacity of 950 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,213

Pupils

950

Capacity

128%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Wolverhampton Girls' High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wolverhampton Girls' High School?

The catchment area for Wolverhampton Girls' High School 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Wolverhampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Wolverhampton Girls' High School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Wolverhampton may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 1213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 950 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Wolverhampton before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Wolverhampton Girls' High School: heavily oversubscribed at 128% capacity

Wolverhampton Girls' High School has a published admission number of 950 places. 1213 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 128%. At 128% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Wolverhampton allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 14.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part 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 →

Wolverhampton Girls' High School: School Information

Full address
Tettenhall Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, WV6 0BY
Local authority
Wolverhampton
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
14.6% of pupils
DfE URN
140798

Other Secondary Schools in Wolverhampton

If Wolverhampton Girls' High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wolverhampton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Wolverhampton Girls' High 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Wolverhampton Girls' High School

What is the catchment area for Wolverhampton Girls' High School?

The catchment area for Wolverhampton Girls' High School 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Wolverhampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wolverhampton Girls' High School oversubscribed?

Yes, Wolverhampton Girls' High School currently has 1213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 950 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Wolverhampton Girls' High School?

Wolverhampton Girls' High School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Wolverhampton publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Wolverhampton Girls' High School cover?

Wolverhampton Girls' High School 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Wolverhampton Girls' High School?

Wolverhampton Girls' High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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