King George V Primary School Catchment Area
King George V Primary School is a community primary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 229 pupils, and a capacity of 262 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
3-11
Age range
229
Pupils
262
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
King George V Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for King George V Primary School?
The catchment area for King George V Primary School is the geographic zone Sandwell 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. 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 King George V Primary School 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 →King George V Primary School: 262 places, 87% filled: places available
King George V Primary School has a published admission number of 262 places. 229 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 262 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. 41.7% of pupils at King George V 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 West Bromwich.
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 →
King George V Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Beeches Road, West Bromwich, B70 6JA
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 41.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 131223
Other Primary Schools in West Bromwich
If King George V Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in West Bromwich are the next closest alternatives.
Hargate Primary School Catchment Area
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Moorlands Primary School Catchment Area
Foundation school · B71 2NZ
Eaton Valley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B71 4BU
Lyng Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B70 7SQ
Lodge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B70 8PN
Hall Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B71 2JQ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to King George V 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: King George V Primary School
What is the catchment area for King George V Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for King George V Primary School is the geographic zone Sandwell 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. Sandwell publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is King George V Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
King George V Primary School has a capacity of 262 places and currently has 229 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sandwell.
What is the admissions policy for King George V Primary School? ▾
Admission to King George V Primary School 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 King George V Primary School cover? ▾
King George V Primary School is a primary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for King George V Primary School? ▾
King George V Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.