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Coppice Primary School Catchment Area

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

Coppice Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Birmingham, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 673 pupils, and a capacity of 700 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

673

Pupils

700

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Coppice Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Coppice Primary School?

The catchment area for Coppice Primary School is the geographic zone Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Coppice Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Worcestershire. 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: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Worcestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Worcestershire catchment area documents →

Coppice Primary School: 700 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity

Coppice Primary School has a published admission number of 700 places. 673 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 700, Worcestershire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 15.2% 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.

Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Coppice Primary School: School Information

Full address
Shawhurst Lane, Hollywood, Birmingham, B47 5JN
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
15.2% of pupils
DfE URN
137697

Other Primary Schools in Birmingham

If Coppice 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 Coppice 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: Coppice Primary School

What is the catchment area for Coppice Primary School?

The catchment area for Coppice Primary School is the geographic zone Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Coppice Primary School oversubscribed?

Coppice Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 700 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Coppice Primary School?

Admission to Coppice Primary School is managed by Worcestershire. 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 Coppice Primary School cover?

Coppice Primary School is a primary school in Birmingham, Worcestershire, 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 Coppice Primary School?

Coppice Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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