Amblecote Primary School Catchment Area
Amblecote Primary School is a community primary school in Stourbridge, Dudley , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 302 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
302
Pupils
315
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2011
Amblecote Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Amblecote Primary School?
The catchment area for Amblecote 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 Amblecote 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 →Amblecote Primary School: 315 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
Amblecote Primary School has a published admission number of 315 places. 302 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 315, 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. 22.5% of pupils at Amblecote Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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 →
Amblecote Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- School Drive, Amblecote, Stourbridge, DY8 4DQ
- Local authority
- Dudley
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 22.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 103806
Other Primary Schools in Stourbridge
If Amblecote Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Stourbridge are the next closest alternatives.
Brook Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY8 5YN
Wollescote Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY9 8YA
The Ridge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY8 3NF
Ashwood Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY8 5DJ
Belle Vue Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY8 5BZ
Oldswinford C of E Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DY8 2JQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Amblecote 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: Amblecote Primary School
What is the catchment area for Amblecote Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Amblecote 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 Amblecote Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Amblecote Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 315 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Amblecote Primary School? ▾
Admission to Amblecote 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 Amblecote Primary School cover? ▾
Amblecote Primary School is a primary school in Stourbridge, Dudley, 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 Amblecote Primary School? ▾
Amblecote Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.