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Moat Farm Junior School Catchment Area

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

Moat Farm Junior School is an academy converter primary school in Oldbury, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 477 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7-11

Age range

477

Pupils

480

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Moat Farm Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Moat Farm Junior School?

The catchment area for Moat Farm Junior 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.

As an academy, Moat Farm Junior School 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 →

Moat Farm Junior School: 480 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity

Moat Farm Junior School has a published admission number of 480 places. 477 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 480, 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. 39.6% of pupils at Moat Farm Junior 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 →

Moat Farm Junior School: School Information

Full address
Brookfields Road, Oldbury, B68 9QR
Local authority
Sandwell
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
39.6% of pupils
DfE URN
149407

Other Primary Schools in Oldbury

If Moat Farm Junior 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 Moat Farm Junior 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: Moat Farm Junior School

What is the catchment area for Moat Farm Junior School?

The catchment area for Moat Farm Junior 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 Moat Farm Junior School oversubscribed?

Moat Farm Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Moat Farm Junior School?

Admission to Moat Farm Junior 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 Moat Farm Junior School cover?

Moat Farm Junior School is a primary school in Oldbury, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Moat Farm Junior School?

Moat Farm Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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