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City Road Primary School Catchment Area

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

City Road Primary School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 454 pupils, and a capacity of 459 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

454

Pupils

459

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

City Road Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, City Road 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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City Road Primary School — School Information

Full address
City Road, Birmingham, B16 0HL
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
40.2% of pupils
DfE URN
146385

Other Primary Schools in Birmingham

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

Frequently Asked Questions — City Road Primary School

Is City Road Primary School oversubscribed?

City Road Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 459 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for City Road Primary School?

Admission to City Road 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 City Road Primary School cover?

City Road Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, 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 City Road Primary School?

City Road Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.