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Wombourne High School Catchment Area

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

Wombourne High School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1002 pupils, and a capacity of 1106 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,002

Pupils

1,106

Capacity

91%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Wombourne High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Wombourne 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: 91% 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.

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Wombourne High School — School Information

Full address
Ounsdale Road, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 8BJ
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
16.4% of pupils
DfE URN
141343

Other Secondary Schools in Wolverhampton

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Wombourne High School

Is Wombourne High School oversubscribed?

Wombourne High School is operating close to its capacity of 1106 places (91% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Wombourne High School?

Admission to Wombourne 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 Wombourne High School cover?

Wombourne High School is a secondary school in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, 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 Wombourne High School?

Wombourne High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.