Two schools in Wolverhampton are set for expansion to address the increasing demand for pupil places in the city.
Earlier this year, City of Wolverhampton Council announced plans to invest more than £2 million to create 200 new pupil places across four schools. As part of this initiative, the local authority approved agreements with Amethyst Academies Trust, allocating a combined total of £1.725 million to develop 160 new places at Moreton School and Aldersley High School.
Moreton School, located in Old Fallings Lane, Bushbury, is planning an extension to accommodate an additional 90 pupil places. This includes introducing an extra Year 7 bulge class of 30 places, along with 30 more places in both Years 8 and 9. The trust has submitted a planning application for a single-storey extension at Moreton School that would feature three new classrooms, an IT room, and a gym. This expansion aims to support the increased admission numbers by accommodating an additional 150 pupils.
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At Aldersley High School in Barnhurst Lane, Codsall, plans have been submitted to extend the existing sports hall. The proposed redevelopment would create space for a smaller sports hall, a classroom, and an office. These changes are set to provide 70 new places, including a Year 7 bulge class of 30 places and an additional 20 places in both Years 8 and 9.
Additionally, extra places will be created at St Matthias School in Deansfield and Bilston CE Primary School starting from the new school year in September, further supporting the city’s efforts to meet the growing demand for pupil places.
This strategic investment and expansion underline the city’s commitment to providing sufficient educational facilities as the number of school-age children continues to rise.