Wrens Nest Primary School Catchment Area
Wrens Nest Primary School is a community primary school in Dudley , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 521 pupils, and a capacity of 550 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-11
Age range
521
Pupils
550
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Wrens Nest Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Wrens Nest Primary School?
The catchment area for Wrens Nest Primary School is the geographic zone Dudley 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. Dudley 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 Wrens Nest Primary School is set by Dudley and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Dudley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dudley catchment area documents →Wrens Nest Primary School: 550 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity
Wrens Nest Primary School has a published admission number of 550 places. 521 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 550, Dudley'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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 56.1% of pupils at Wrens Nest Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Dudley.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Dudley 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 Dudley school admissions →
Wrens Nest Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Marigold Crescent, Wrens Nest Estate, Dudley, DY1 3NX
- Local authority
- Dudley
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-11 years
- Free school meals
- 56.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 103823
Other Primary Schools in Dudley
If Wrens Nest Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dudley are the next closest alternatives.
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Russells Hall Primary School Catchment Area
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Roberts Primary School Catchment Area
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Straits Primary School Catchment Area
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Alder Coppice Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Wrens Nest 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wrens Nest Primary School
What is the catchment area for Wrens Nest Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Wrens Nest Primary School is the geographic zone Dudley 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. Dudley publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Wrens Nest Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Wrens Nest Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 550 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Wrens Nest Primary School? ▾
Admission to Wrens Nest Primary School is managed by Dudley. 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 Wrens Nest Primary School cover? ▾
Wrens Nest Primary School is a primary school in Dudley, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Wrens Nest Primary School? ▾
Wrens Nest Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.