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Crown Meadow First School & Nursery Catchment Area

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

Crown Meadow First School & Nursery is a community primary school in Birmingham, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 2-9, with 339 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-9

Age range

339

Pupils

300

Capacity

113%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Crown Meadow First School & Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Crown Meadow First School & Nursery?

The catchment area for Crown Meadow First School & Nursery 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.

The catchment area for Crown Meadow First School & Nursery is set by Worcestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 339 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 300 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 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 →

Crown Meadow First School & Nursery: heavily oversubscribed at 113% capacity

Crown Meadow First School & Nursery has a published admission number of 300 places. 339 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 113%. At 113% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Worcestershire 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. 7.7% 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) →

Crown Meadow First School & Nursery: School Information

Full address
Birmingham Road, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7TA
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-9 years
Free school meals
7.7% of pupils
DfE URN
116646

Other Primary Schools in Birmingham

If Crown Meadow First School & Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Crown Meadow First School & Nursery 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: Crown Meadow First School & Nursery

What is the catchment area for Crown Meadow First School & Nursery?

The catchment area for Crown Meadow First School & Nursery 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 Crown Meadow First School & Nursery oversubscribed?

Yes, Crown Meadow First School & Nursery currently has 339 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 300 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Crown Meadow First School & Nursery?

Admission to Crown Meadow First School & Nursery 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 Crown Meadow First School & Nursery cover?

Crown Meadow First School & Nursery is a primary school in Birmingham, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 2-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Crown Meadow First School & Nursery?

Crown Meadow First School & Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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