Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Elm Tree Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Elm Tree Primary Academy is a free s special not applicable school in Wednesbury, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 88 pupils, and a capacity of 126 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-11

Age range

88

Pupils

126

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Elm Tree Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Elm Tree Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Elm Tree Primary Academy is the geographic zone Sandwell uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Sandwell 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 Elm Tree Primary Academy is set by Sandwell 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 Sandwell before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Sandwell catchment area documents →

Elm Tree Primary Academy: 126 places, 70% filled: places available

Elm Tree Primary Academy has a published admission number of 126 places. 88 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 126 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. 44.3% of pupils at Elm Tree Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Wednesbury.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Sandwell 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. Find Sandwell school admissions →

Elm Tree Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Friar Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0TB
Local authority
Sandwell
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
44.3% of pupils
DfE URN
149156

Other Not applicable Schools in Wednesbury

If Elm Tree Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wednesbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Elm Tree Primary Academy 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: Elm Tree Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Elm Tree Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Elm Tree Primary Academy is the geographic zone Sandwell uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Sandwell publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Elm Tree Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Elm Tree Primary Academy has a capacity of 126 places and currently has 88 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sandwell.

What is the admissions policy for Elm Tree Primary Academy?

Admission to Elm Tree Primary Academy is managed by Sandwell. 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 Elm Tree Primary Academy cover?

Elm Tree Primary Academy is a not applicable school in Wednesbury, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.