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Flax Hill Junior Academy Catchment Area

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

Flax Hill Junior Academy is a academy converter primary school in Tamworth, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 301 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7–11

Age range

301

Pupils

300

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Flax Hill Junior Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Flax Hill Junior Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 301 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 Staffordshire 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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Flax Hill Junior Academy — School Information

Full address
Chestnut Avenue, Gillway, Tamworth, B79 8QZ
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
32.2% of pupils
DfE URN
140523

Other Primary Schools in Tamworth

If Flax Hill Junior Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Tamworth are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Flax Hill Junior Academy

Is Flax Hill Junior Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Flax Hill Junior Academy currently has 301 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 300 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Flax Hill Junior Academy?

Admission to Flax Hill Junior Academy is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Flax Hill Junior Academy cover?

Flax Hill Junior Academy is a primary school in Tamworth, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Flax Hill Junior Academy?

Flax Hill Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.