Matchborough First School Academy Catchment Area
Matchborough First School Academy is a academy converter primary school in Redditch, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 3–9, with 363 pupils, and a capacity of 310 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–9
Age range
363
Pupils
310
Capacity
117%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Matchborough First School Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Matchborough First School Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Worcestershire. 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 Worcestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Worcestershire catchment area documents →Matchborough First School Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Matchborough Way, Matchborough East, Redditch, B98 0GD
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–9 years
- Free school meals
- 24% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140309
Other Primary Schools in Redditch
If Matchborough First School Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Redditch are the next closest alternatives.
Batchley First and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · B97 6PD
Tenacres First School Catchment Area
Community school · B98 0PB
Woodrow First School Catchment Area
Community school · B98 7UZ
Moons Moat First School Catchment Area
Community school · B98 9HR
The Vaynor First School Catchment Area
Academy converter · B97 5BL
Webheath Academy Primary School Catchment Area
Academy converter · B97 5RJ
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Frequently Asked Questions — Matchborough First School Academy
Is Matchborough First School Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Matchborough First School Academy currently has 363 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 310 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Matchborough First School Academy? ▾
Admission to Matchborough First School Academy is managed by Worcestershire. 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 Matchborough First School Academy cover? ▾
Matchborough First School Academy is a primary school in Redditch, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 3–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Matchborough First School Academy? ▾
Matchborough First School Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.