Secondary school admissions
Types of School
Community Schools
There are eight Community secondary schools in Wolverhampton. As the admitting authority, the Local Authority will offer places for these schools.
Academies
There are two Academies in Wolverhampton. The South Wolverhampton & Bilston Academy opened on 1 September 2009 and North East Wolverhampton Academy which opened on 1 September 2010.
Foundation Schools
Wolverhampton has three Foundation schools. The School's governors are the admitting authority and will decide who can be offered a place at the school based on the school's admission criteria.
Voluntary Aided Schools
There are four Voluntary Aided secondary schools in
Wolverhampton. The Governing Body of each of
these schools is the admitting authority for that
school.
What do you need to apply for a Secondary School Place?
Application packs will be distributed to parents via their child's primary school in early September 2011.
The preferred method for applying is by using the online application system. Applicants who use the online system will benefit from the following:
Included in the application pack is a copy of the "Secondary Education in Wolverhampton" booklet. It contains everything you need to know about applying for a place.
An electronic copy of the booklet is available via the following PDF:
Please read the following information before accessing the online application system.
Supplementary evidence forms and Exam registration forms
Foundation and Voluntary Aided schools require applicants to complete additional forms. Copies of the forms are included in the application packs and are also available below. Please note that any supplementary forms need to be completed using a paper copy which should be returned directly to the school.
S. Peter's Collegiate CoE School
The supplementary evidence form will be used by the school governors to ascertain whether they can offer your child a place at the school if it is over-subscribed. Please ensure you have read and understood the school's admission arrangements on pages 60-63 of the "Secondary Education in Wolverhampton" booklet.
The King's School
The supplementary evidence form will be used by the school governors to ascertain whether they can offer your child a place at the school if it is over-subscribed. Please ensure you have read and understood the school's admission arrangements on pages 48-51 of the "Secondary Education in Wolverhampton" booklet.
St Edmund's Catholic School
The supplementary evidence form will be used by the school governors to ascertain whether they can offer your child a place at the school if it is over-subscribed. Please ensure you have read and understood the school's admission arrangements on pages 55-59 of the "Secondary Education in Wolverhampton" booklet.
Catholic children receive a higher priority than non-catholic children, therefore, evidence of baptism will also need to be provided if your child is Catholic.
Our Lady & St Chad Catholic School
The supplementary evidence form will be used by the school governors to ascertain whether they can offer your child a place at the school if it is over-subscribed. Please ensure you have read and understood the school's admission arrangements on pages 52-54 of the "Secondary Education in Wolverhampton" booklet.
Catholic children receive a higher priority than non-catholic children, therefore, evidence of baptism will also need to be provided if your child is Catholic.
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Admission to Year 7 is determined by the performance of candidates in an entrance examination and by the availability of places.
To register for the entrance exam please complete the attached exam registration form.
Follow the link below to access the online admissions facility.
Apply online for a secondary school place in 2012/13
Further information
Contact us
If you have any enquiries about secondary school admissions, contact us at the points below:
e-mail: schooladmissions@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Phone: 01902 555161
Write:
School Admissions and Transfers
Children and Young People
Wolverhampton City Council
Civic Centre, St. Peter’s Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RR
School choice advisor
You may also wish to speak to our school choice adviser who can provide independent advice and guidance:
Phone: 01902 550941