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Colmore Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

Colmore Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 399 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-7

Age range

399

Pupils

360

Capacity

111%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2023

Colmore Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Colmore Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Colmore Infant and Nursery 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 Colmore Infant and Nursery 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: 399 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 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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Colmore Infant and Nursery School: heavily oversubscribed at 111% capacity

Colmore Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 360 places. 399 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 111%. At 111% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Birmingham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.5% of pupils at Colmore Infant and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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) →

Colmore Infant and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Colmore Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 6AJ
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
20.5% of pupils
DfE URN
103189

Other Primary Schools in Birmingham

If Colmore Infant and Nursery 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 Colmore Infant and Nursery 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: Colmore Infant and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for Colmore Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for Colmore Infant and Nursery 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 Colmore Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Yes, Colmore Infant and Nursery School currently has 399 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Colmore Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to Colmore Infant and Nursery 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 Colmore Infant and Nursery School cover?

Colmore Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Birmingham, 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 Colmore Infant and Nursery School?

Colmore Infant and Nursery School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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