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Chad Vale Primary School Catchment Area

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

Chad Vale Primary School is a community primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 421 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

421

Pupils

420

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Chad Vale Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chad Vale Primary School?

The catchment area for Chad Vale Primary 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 Chad Vale Primary 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: 421 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 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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Chad Vale Primary School: at or above its 420 place limit

Chad Vale Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 421 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 420 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. 19.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Birmingham.

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) →

Chad Vale Primary School: School Information

Full address
Nursery Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 3JU
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
19.5% of pupils
DfE URN
103332

Other Primary Schools in Birmingham

If Chad Vale Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Chad Vale 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Chad Vale Primary School

What is the catchment area for Chad Vale Primary School?

The catchment area for Chad Vale Primary 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 Chad Vale Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Chad Vale Primary School currently has 421 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Chad Vale Primary School?

Admission to Chad Vale Primary 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 Chad Vale Primary School cover?

Chad Vale Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, 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 Chad Vale Primary School?

Chad Vale Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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