Moorlands Primary School Catchment Area
Moorlands Primary School is a foundation primary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 5-11, with 203 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
5-11
Age range
203
Pupils
210
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Moorlands Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Moorlands Primary School?
The catchment area for Moorlands 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 Moorlands 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 →Moorlands Primary School: 210 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Moorlands Primary School has a published admission number of 210 places. 203 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 210, 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. 37.4% of pupils at Moorlands 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 →
Moorlands Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Winchester Road, West Bromwich, B71 2NZ
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 5-11 years
- Free school meals
- 37.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 103908
Other Primary Schools in West Bromwich
If Moorlands Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in West Bromwich are the next closest alternatives.
Hargate Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B71 1PG
Eaton Valley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B71 4BU
Lyng Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B70 7SQ
Lodge Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B70 8PN
Hall Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B71 2JQ
Ryders Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B70 9UJ
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Moorlands 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.
St James Church of England Primary School, Handsworth Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Birmingham · 3.3 miles away
Calshot Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Birmingham · 3.6 miles away
William Murdoch Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · Birmingham · 3.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Moorlands Primary School
What is the catchment area for Moorlands Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Moorlands 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 Moorlands Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Moorlands Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 210 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Moorlands Primary School? ▾
Admission to Moorlands 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 Moorlands Primary School cover? ▾
Moorlands Primary School is a primary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 5-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Moorlands Primary School? ▾
Moorlands Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.