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Priestley Smith School Catchment Area

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

Priestley Smith School is a community special not applicable school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 89 pupils, and a capacity of 90 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–19

Age range

89

Pupils

90

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Priestley Smith School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Priestley Smith School is set by Birmingham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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.

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Priestley Smith School — School Information

Full address
Perry Beeches Campus, Beeches Road, Birmingham, B42 2PY
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–19 years
Free school meals
49.3% of pupils
DfE URN
103614

Other Not applicable Schools in Birmingham

If Priestley Smith School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Priestley Smith School

Is Priestley Smith School oversubscribed?

Priestley Smith School is operating close to its capacity of 90 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Priestley Smith School?

Admission to Priestley Smith School 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 Priestley Smith School cover?

Priestley Smith School is a not applicable school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Priestley Smith School?

Priestley Smith School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.