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Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School Catchment Area

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

Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School is a voluntary aided primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 183 pupils, and a capacity of 206 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

183

Pupils

206

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School?

The catchment area for Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School is the geographic zone Birmingham 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School is managed by Birmingham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Birmingham 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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Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School: 206 places, 89% filled: places available

Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School has a published admission number of 206 places. 183 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 206 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. 68.6% of pupils at Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant 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 Birmingham.

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

Birmingham 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. Birmingham Council school admissions (official) →

Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School: School Information

Full address
New Street, Rubery, Birmingham, B45 0EU
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Voluntary aided school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Religious character
Church of England/Methodist
Free school meals
68.6% of pupils
DfE URN
103479

Other Primary Schools in Birmingham

If Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England/Methodist Schools in Birmingham

Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School shares its religious character with these Church of England/Methodist schools across Birmingham. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant 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: Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School

What is the catchment area for Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School?

The catchment area for Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School is the geographic zone Birmingham 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School oversubscribed?

Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School has a capacity of 206 places and currently has 183 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.

What is the admissions policy for Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School?

Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School cover?

Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School?

Holly Hill Methodist CofE Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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