Cape Primary School Catchment Area
Cape Primary School is a community primary school in Smethwick, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 549 pupils, and a capacity of 540 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
549
Pupils
540
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Cape Primary School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Cape 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.
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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 →Cape Primary School — School Information
- Full address
- Cape Hill, Smethwick, B66 4SH
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 45.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 103937
Other Primary Schools in Smethwick
If Cape Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Smethwick are the next closest alternatives.
Abbey Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · B67 5LT
Abbey Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · B67 5LR
Annie Lennard Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B67 6LE
Bearwood Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B66 4HB
Crocketts Community Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B67 7DW
St Matthew's CofE Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · B66 3LX
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cape Primary School
Is Cape Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Cape Primary School currently has 549 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 540 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Cape Primary School? ▾
Admission to Cape 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 Cape Primary School cover? ▾
Cape Primary School is a primary school in Smethwick, Sandwell, 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 Cape Primary School? ▾
Cape Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.