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Anderton Park Primary School Catchment Area

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

Anderton Park Primary School is a community primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 446 pupils, and a capacity of 540 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

446

Pupils

540

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Anderton Park Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Anderton Park Primary School?

The catchment area for Anderton Park Primary School is the geographic zone Birmingham 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. Birmingham 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 Anderton Park Primary School is set by Birmingham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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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Anderton Park Primary School: 540 places, 83% filled: places available

Anderton Park Primary School has a published admission number of 540 places. 446 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 540 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 58.1% of pupils at Anderton Park Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Birmingham.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Birmingham 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. Birmingham Council school admissions (official) →

Anderton Park Primary School: School Information

Full address
Dennis Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B12 8BL
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
58.1% of pupils
DfE URN
103192

Other Primary Schools in Birmingham

If Anderton Park Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Anderton Park 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Anderton Park Primary School

What is the catchment area for Anderton Park Primary School?

The catchment area for Anderton Park Primary School is the geographic zone Birmingham 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. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Anderton Park Primary School oversubscribed?

Anderton Park Primary School has a capacity of 540 places and currently has 446 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.

What is the admissions policy for Anderton Park Primary School?

Admission to Anderton Park 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 Anderton Park Primary School cover?

Anderton Park 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 Anderton Park Primary School?

Anderton Park Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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