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Langley Primary School Catchment Area

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

Langley Primary School is a community primary school in Oldbury, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 439 pupils, and a capacity of 460 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3-11

Age range

439

Pupils

460

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Langley Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Langley Primary School?

The catchment area for Langley 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 Langley 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.

Operating near capacity: 95% 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 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 →

Langley Primary School: 460 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity

Langley Primary School has a published admission number of 460 places. 439 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 460, Sandwell'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. 43.9% of pupils at Langley 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 Oldbury.

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 →

Langley Primary School: School Information

Full address
Titford Road, Oldbury, B69 4QB
Local authority
Sandwell
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
43.9% of pupils
DfE URN
103978

Other Primary Schools in Oldbury

If Langley Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oldbury are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

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

What is the catchment area for Langley Primary School?

The catchment area for Langley 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 Langley Primary School oversubscribed?

Langley Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 460 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Langley Primary School?

Admission to Langley 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 Langley Primary School cover?

Langley Primary School is a primary school in Oldbury, 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 Langley Primary School?

Langley Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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