Open Special Mixed

Penn Fields School

Boundary Way, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
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Penn Fields School
Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
187 Pupils
190 Capacity
5–19 Age Range
61.90% FSM %
124 Boys
63 Girls
About Penn Fields School

Penn Fields School is an Special schools for pupils aged 5–19 based in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 187 pupils on roll. School capacity: 190. Current headteacher: Nicola Payne.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Wolverhampton or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Wolverhampton
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Wolverhampton
Parliamentary Constituency Wolverhampton West
Ward Merry Hill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10018078
URN 104412
Data Last Updated 13-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Faulkner Chair of Governors 26/09/2024 29/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Carol Aston Governor 20/01/2026 20/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Talvinder Bahia Governor 09/11/2022 08/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Co Headteacher Ian Ellis Governor 01/01/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Lucy Evans Governor 29/03/2023 28/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Peter Faulkner Governor 30/03/2022 29/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Bobbie-Jo Kent Governor 23/05/2023 22/05/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Co Headteacher Nicola Payne Governor 01/01/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Christopher Potter Governor 25/09/2024 24/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Debra Westwood Governor 03/07/2024 12/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Penn Fields School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton.
Penn Fields School has 187 pupils, with a capacity of 190.
Penn Fields School caters for pupils aged 5 to 19.
The Headteacher at Penn Fields School is Co Headteacher Nicola Payne.
Penn Fields School is at Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT, in the Wolverhampton local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at Penn Fields School: Has a sixth form.
Penn Fields School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Co Headteacher Nicola Payne
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, WV4 4NT
01902558640
www.pennfields.com
Location
WV4 4NT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 104412
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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