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Boldmere Junior School Catchment Area

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

Boldmere Junior School is a community primary school in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 381 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7-11

Age range

381

Pupils

360

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Boldmere Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Boldmere Junior School?

The catchment area for Boldmere Junior 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 Boldmere Junior 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 381 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Boldmere Junior School: at or above its 360 place limit

Boldmere Junior School has a published admission number of 360 places. 381 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 360 places. Birmingham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 16% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Sutton Coldfield.

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) →

Boldmere Junior School: School Information

Full address
Cofield Road, Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, B73 5SD
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
16% of pupils
DfE URN
103341

Other Primary Schools in Sutton Coldfield

If Boldmere Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sutton Coldfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Boldmere Junior 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: Boldmere Junior School

What is the catchment area for Boldmere Junior School?

The catchment area for Boldmere Junior 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 Boldmere Junior School oversubscribed?

Yes, Boldmere Junior School currently has 381 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Boldmere Junior School?

Admission to Boldmere Junior 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 Boldmere Junior School cover?

Boldmere Junior School is a primary school in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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