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Burman Infant School Catchment Area

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

Burman Infant School is a community primary school in Solihull , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 189 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-7

Age range

189

Pupils

180

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Burman Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Burman Infant School?

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

Currently oversubscribed: 189 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 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 Solihull before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Solihull catchment area documents →

Burman Infant School: at or above its 180 place limit

Burman Infant School has a published admission number of 180 places. 189 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 180 places. Solihull 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. 11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Solihull.

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

Solihull 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 Solihull school admissions →

Burman Infant School: School Information

Full address
Velsheda Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2JW
Local authority
Solihull
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
11.2% of pupils
DfE URN
104040

Other Primary Schools in Solihull

If Burman Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Solihull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Burman Infant 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: Burman Infant School

What is the catchment area for Burman Infant School?

The catchment area for Burman Infant School is the geographic zone Solihull 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. Solihull publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Burman Infant School oversubscribed?

Yes, Burman Infant School currently has 189 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Burman Infant School?

Admission to Burman Infant School is managed by Solihull. 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 Burman Infant School cover?

Burman Infant School is a primary school in Solihull, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Burman Infant School?

Burman Infant School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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