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Wood End Primary School Catchment Area

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

Wood End Primary School is a community primary school in Wolverhampton , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 234 pupils, and a capacity of 262 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

234

Pupils

262

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Wood End Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Wood End Primary School?

The catchment area for Wood End Primary School is the geographic zone Wolverhampton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Wolverhampton 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 Wood End Primary School is set by Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wolverhampton catchment area documents →

Wood End Primary School: 262 places, 89% filled: places available

Wood End Primary School has a published admission number of 262 places. 234 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 262 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 36.2% of pupils at Wood End Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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 →

Wood End Primary School: School Information

Full address
Wood End Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1YQ
Local authority
Wolverhampton
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
36.2% of pupils
DfE URN
104322

Other Primary Schools in Wolverhampton

If Wood End Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wolverhampton are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Wood End Primary 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: Wood End Primary School

What is the catchment area for Wood End Primary School?

The catchment area for Wood End Primary School is the geographic zone Wolverhampton uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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. Wolverhampton publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Wood End Primary School oversubscribed?

Wood End Primary School has a capacity of 262 places and currently has 234 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wolverhampton.

What is the admissions policy for Wood End Primary School?

Admission to Wood End Primary School is managed by Wolverhampton. 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 Wood End Primary School cover?

Wood End Primary School is a primary school in Wolverhampton, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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