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Mill Lodge Primary School Catchment Area

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

Mill Lodge Primary School is a community primary school in Solihull , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 243 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

243

Pupils

210

Capacity

116%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Mill Lodge Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Mill Lodge Primary School?

The catchment area for Mill Lodge Primary School is the geographic zone Solihull 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. Solihull 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 Mill Lodge Primary School is set by Solihull and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 243 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Solihull before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Mill Lodge Primary School: heavily oversubscribed at 116% capacity

Mill Lodge Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 243 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 116%. At 116% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Solihull allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 26.7% of pupils at Mill Lodge Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Solihull.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Solihull 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 Solihull school admissions →

Mill Lodge Primary School: School Information

Full address
Aqueduct Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1BT
Local authority
Solihull
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
26.7% of pupils
DfE URN
104057

Other Primary Schools in Solihull

If Mill Lodge Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Solihull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Mill Lodge 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: Mill Lodge Primary School

What is the catchment area for Mill Lodge Primary School?

The catchment area for Mill Lodge Primary School is the geographic zone Solihull 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. Solihull publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Mill Lodge Primary School oversubscribed?

Yes, Mill Lodge Primary School currently has 243 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Mill Lodge Primary School?

Admission to Mill Lodge Primary School is managed by Solihull. 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 Mill Lodge Primary School cover?

Mill Lodge Primary School is a primary school in Solihull, 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 Mill Lodge Primary School?

Mill Lodge Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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