Lightwoods Primary Academy Catchment Area
Lightwoods Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Oldbury, Sandwell, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 405 pupils, and a capacity of 390 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–11
Age range
405
Pupils
390
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Lightwoods Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Lightwoods Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sandwell. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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 →Lightwoods Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Castle Road East, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 9BG
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–11 years
- Free school meals
- 16% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148333
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lightwoods Primary Academy
Is Lightwoods Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Lightwoods Primary Academy currently has 405 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 390 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Lightwoods Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Lightwoods Primary Academy 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 Lightwoods Primary Academy cover? ▾
Lightwoods Primary Academy is a primary school in Oldbury, Sandwell, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Lightwoods Primary Academy? ▾
Lightwoods Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.