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Hawbush Primary School Catchment Area

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

Hawbush Primary School is an academy sponsor led primary school in Brierley Hill, Dudley , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 231 pupils, and a capacity of 248 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2-11

Age range

231

Pupils

248

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2021

Hawbush Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hawbush Primary School?

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

As an academy, Hawbush Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Dudley. 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: 93% 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 Dudley before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Dudley catchment area documents →

Hawbush Primary School: 248 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

Hawbush Primary School has a published admission number of 248 places. 231 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 248, Dudley'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. 55.3% of pupils at Hawbush Primary School 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 Brierley Hill.

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

Dudley 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 Dudley school admissions →

Hawbush Primary School: School Information

Full address
Hawbush Road, Brierley Hill, DY5 3NH
Local authority
Dudley
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
55.3% of pupils
DfE URN
150729

Other Primary Schools in Brierley Hill

If Hawbush Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Brierley Hill are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Hawbush 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: Hawbush Primary School

What is the catchment area for Hawbush Primary School?

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

Is Hawbush Primary School oversubscribed?

Hawbush Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 248 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hawbush Primary School?

Admission to Hawbush Primary School is managed by Dudley. 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 Hawbush Primary School cover?

Hawbush Primary School is a primary school in Brierley Hill, Dudley, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hawbush Primary School?

Hawbush Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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