Woods Bank Academy Catchment Area
Woods Bank Academy is a academy converter primary school in Wednesbury, Walsall , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 345 pupils, and a capacity of 341 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
345
Pupils
341
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Woods Bank Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Woods Bank Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Walsall. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Walsall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Walsall catchment area documents →Woods Bank Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Rough Hay Road, Darlaston, Wednesbury, WS10 8NQ
- Local authority
- Walsall
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 62.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139305
Other Primary Schools in Wednesbury
If Woods Bank Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wednesbury are the next closest alternatives.
Albert Pritchard Infant School Catchment Area
Foundation school · WS10 9QG
Old Park Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · WS10 9LX
Park Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · WS10 0TJ
Wood Green Junior School Catchment Area
Foundation school · WS10 9BW
Pinfold Street Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS10 8PU
Salisbury Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WS10 8BQ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Woods Bank Academy
Is Woods Bank Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Woods Bank Academy currently has 345 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 341 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Woods Bank Academy? ▾
Admission to Woods Bank Academy is managed by Walsall. 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 Woods Bank Academy cover? ▾
Woods Bank Academy is a primary school in Wednesbury, Walsall, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Woods Bank Academy? ▾
Woods Bank Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.