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Northfield Manor Primary Academy Catchment Area

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

Northfield Manor Primary Academy is an academy converter primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 391 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4-11

Age range

391

Pupils

420

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Northfield Manor Primary Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Northfield Manor Primary Academy?

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

As an academy, Northfield Manor Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Birmingham. 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: 93% 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 Birmingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Birmingham catchment area documents →

Northfield Manor Primary Academy: 420 places, 93% filled: nearing capacity

Northfield Manor Primary Academy has a published admission number of 420 places. 391 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 93%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 420, Birmingham'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. 45.5% of pupils at Northfield Manor Primary Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Birmingham.

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

Birmingham 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. Birmingham Council school admissions (official) →

Northfield Manor Primary Academy: School Information

Full address
Swarthmore Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 4JT
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
45.5% of pupils
DfE URN
142203

Other Primary Schools in Birmingham

If Northfield Manor Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Northfield Manor 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: Northfield Manor Primary Academy

What is the catchment area for Northfield Manor Primary Academy?

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

Is Northfield Manor Primary Academy oversubscribed?

Northfield Manor Primary Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Northfield Manor Primary Academy?

Admission to Northfield Manor Primary Academy is managed by Birmingham. 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 Northfield Manor Primary Academy cover?

Northfield Manor Primary Academy is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Northfield Manor Primary Academy?

Northfield Manor Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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