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Dodford First School Catchment Area

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

Dodford First School is a community primary school in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 5-9, with 67 pupils, and a capacity of 75 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

5-9

Age range

67

Pupils

75

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Dodford First School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Dodford First School?

The catchment area for Dodford First 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.

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

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 →

Dodford First School: 75 places, 89% filled: places available

Dodford First School has a published admission number of 75 places. 67 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 75 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. 4.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Bromsgrove.

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) →

Dodford First School: School Information

Full address
Fockbury Road, Dodford, Bromsgrove, B61 9AW
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5-9 years
Free school meals
4.5% of pupils
DfE URN
116670

Other Primary Schools in Bromsgrove

If Dodford First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bromsgrove are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Dodford First 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: Dodford First School

What is the catchment area for Dodford First School?

The catchment area for Dodford First 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 Dodford First School oversubscribed?

Dodford First School has a capacity of 75 places and currently has 67 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Worcestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Dodford First School?

Admission to Dodford First 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 Dodford First School cover?

Dodford First School is a primary school in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 5-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dodford First School?

Dodford First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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