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Bleakhouse Primary School Catchment Area

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

Bleakhouse Primary School is a community primary school in Oldbury, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 430 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

430

Pupils

446

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Bleakhouse Primary School Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 96% 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 Sandwell before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Sandwell catchment area documents →

Bleakhouse Primary School — School Information

Full address
Bleakhouse Road, Oldbury, B68 9DS
Local authority
Sandwell
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
30.2% of pupils
DfE URN
103934

Other Primary Schools in Oldbury

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Bleakhouse Primary School

Is Bleakhouse Primary School oversubscribed?

Bleakhouse Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 446 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Bleakhouse Primary School?

Admission to Bleakhouse Primary School is managed by Sandwell. 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 Bleakhouse Primary School cover?

Bleakhouse Primary School is a primary school in Oldbury, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bleakhouse Primary School?

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