Brierley Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Brierley Hill Primary School is a community primary school in Brierley Hill, Dudley , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 214 pupils, and a capacity of 246 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
214
Pupils
246
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Brierley Hill Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Brierley Hill Primary School?
The catchment area for Brierley Hill 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 Brierley Hill 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.
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 →Brierley Hill Primary School: 246 places, 87% filled: places available
Brierley Hill Primary School has a published admission number of 246 places. 214 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 246 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. 56.1% of pupils at Brierley Hill 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 Brierley Hill.
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 →
Brierley Hill Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Mill Street, Brierley Hill, DY5 2TD
- Local authority
- Dudley
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 56.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 103776
Other Primary Schools in Brierley Hill
If Brierley Hill Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brierley Hill are the next closest alternatives.
Brockmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY5 3UZ
Mount Pleasant Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY5 2YN
Peters Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY5 2QH
Quarry Bank Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DY5 2AD
St Mark's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · DY5 4DZ
St Mary's RC Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DY5 2TH
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Brierley Hill 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: Brierley Hill Primary School
What is the catchment area for Brierley Hill Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Brierley Hill 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 Brierley Hill Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Brierley Hill Primary School has a capacity of 246 places and currently has 214 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dudley.
What is the admissions policy for Brierley Hill Primary School? ▾
Admission to Brierley Hill 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 Brierley Hill Primary School cover? ▾
Brierley Hill Primary School is a primary school in Brierley Hill, 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 Brierley Hill Primary School? ▾
Brierley Hill Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.