Wolverhampton Grammar School Catchment Area
Wolverhampton Grammar School is an other independent not applicable school in Wolverhampton , serving pupils aged 4-18, with 785 pupils, and a capacity of 800 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4-18
Age range
785
Pupils
800
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Wolverhampton Grammar School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Wolverhampton Grammar School?
The catchment area for Wolverhampton Grammar School is the geographic zone Wolverhampton 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, 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 Grammar 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.
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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.
Find Wolverhampton catchment area documents →Wolverhampton Grammar School: 800 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity
Wolverhampton Grammar School has a published admission number of 800 places. 785 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 800, Wolverhampton's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
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 Grammar School: School Information
- Full address
- Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 104411
Other Not applicable Schools in Wolverhampton
If Wolverhampton Grammar School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wolverhampton are the next closest alternatives.
Tettenhall College Incorporated Catchment Area
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Newbridge Preparatory School Catchment Area
Other independent school · WV6 0LH
Penn Fields School Catchment Area
Community special school · WV4 4NT
Birchfield School Catchment Area
Other independent school · WV7 3AF
University of Wolverhampton Catchment Area
Higher education institutions · WV1 1LY
Jennie Lee Centre Catchment Area
Miscellaneous · WV11 3HT
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Wolverhampton Grammar 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.
Broadmeadow Special School Catchment Area
Academy special converter · Wolverhampton · 0.7 miles away
Pine Green Academy Catchment Area
Academy special sponsor led · Wolverhampton · 0.8 miles away
Evergreen Academy Catchment Area
Academy alternative provision sponsor led · Wolverhampton · 1.1 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wolverhampton Grammar School
What is the catchment area for Wolverhampton Grammar School? ▾
The catchment area for Wolverhampton Grammar School is the geographic zone Wolverhampton 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, 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 Grammar School oversubscribed? ▾
Wolverhampton Grammar School is operating close to its capacity of 800 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Wolverhampton Grammar School? ▾
Wolverhampton Grammar 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 Grammar School cover? ▾
Wolverhampton Grammar School is a not applicable school in Wolverhampton, serving pupils aged 4-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.