Lyng Primary School Catchment Area
Lyng Primary School is a community primary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 445 pupils, and a capacity of 477 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
445
Pupils
477
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Lyng Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Lyng Primary School?
The catchment area for Lyng 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 Lyng 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.
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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 →Lyng Primary School: 477 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity
Lyng Primary School has a published admission number of 477 places. 445 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 477, 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. 35.4% of pupils at Lyng Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sandwell.
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 →
Lyng Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Horton Street, West Bromwich, B70 7SQ
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 35.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 103968
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Hall Green Primary School Catchment Area
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Ryders Green Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Lyng 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: Lyng Primary School
What is the catchment area for Lyng Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Lyng 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 Lyng Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Lyng Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 477 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Lyng Primary School? ▾
Admission to Lyng 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 Lyng Primary School cover? ▾
Lyng 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 Lyng Primary School? ▾
Lyng Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.