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Barford Primary School Catchment Area

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

Barford Primary School is a community primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 426 pupils, and a capacity of 453 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

426

Pupils

453

Capacity

94%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Barford Primary School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Barford 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.

Operating near capacity: 94% 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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Barford Primary School — School Information

Full address
Barford Road, Ladywood, Birmingham, B16 0EF
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
46.2% of pupils
DfE URN
103162

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Barford Primary School

Is Barford Primary School oversubscribed?

Barford Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 453 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Barford Primary School?

Admission to Barford 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 Barford Primary School cover?

Barford 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 Barford Primary School?

Barford Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.