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Alston Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Alston Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 634 pupils, and a capacity of 669 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

634

Pupils

669

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Alston Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Alston Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Birmingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Alston Primary School — School Information

Full address
Alston Road, Bordesley Green East, Birmingham, B9 5UN
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
52.7% of pupils
DfE URN
140656

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Frequently Asked Questions — Alston Primary School

Is Alston Primary School oversubscribed?

Alston Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 669 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Alston Primary School?

Admission to Alston Primary School is managed by Birmingham. 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 Alston Primary School cover?

Alston Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, 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 Alston Primary School?

Alston Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.