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Moat Hall Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Moat Hall Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Walsall, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 363 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

2-11

Age range

363

Pupils

420

Capacity

86%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2020

Moat Hall Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Moat Hall Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Moat Hall Primary Academy is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire 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 Hall Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Moat Hall Primary Academy: 420 places, 86% filled: places available

Moat Hall Primary Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 363 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 33.3% of pupils at Moat Hall Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Staffordshire.

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

Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Moat Hall Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
John's Lane, Great Wyrley, Walsall, WS6 6BX
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
33.3% of pupils
DfE URN
149284

Other Primary Schools in Walsall

If Moat Hall Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Walsall are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Moat Hall Primary Academy 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 Hall Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Moat Hall Primary Academy?

The catchment area for Moat Hall Primary Academy is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Moat Hall Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Moat Hall Primary Academy has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 363 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Moat Hall Primary Academy?

Admission to Moat Hall Primary Academy is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Hall Primary Academy cover?

Moat Hall Primary Academy is a primary school in Walsall, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Moat Hall Primary Academy?

Moat Hall Primary Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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