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Chivenor Primary School Catchment Area

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

Chivenor Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 335 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-11

Age range

335

Pupils

420

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Chivenor Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Chivenor Primary School?

The catchment area for Chivenor 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.

As an academy, Chivenor Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Birmingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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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Chivenor Primary School: 420 places, 80% filled: places available

Chivenor Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 335 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 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. 69.3% of pupils at Chivenor 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 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) →

Chivenor Primary School: School Information

Full address
Farnborough Road, Castle Vale, Birmingham, B35 7JA
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-11 years
Free school meals
69.3% of pupils
DfE URN
140159

Other Primary Schools in Birmingham

If Chivenor 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 Chivenor 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: Chivenor Primary School

What is the catchment area for Chivenor Primary School?

The catchment area for Chivenor 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 Chivenor Primary School oversubscribed?

Chivenor Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 335 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.

What is the admissions policy for Chivenor Primary School?

Admission to Chivenor 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 Chivenor Primary School cover?

Chivenor Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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