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Princethorpe Infant School Catchment Area

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

Princethorpe Infant School is an academy converter primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 162 pupils, and a capacity of 219 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-7

Age range

162

Pupils

219

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

Princethorpe Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Princethorpe Infant School?

The catchment area for Princethorpe Infant School 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, Princethorpe Infant School 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.

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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Princethorpe Infant School: 219 places, 74% filled: places available

Princethorpe Infant School has a published admission number of 219 places. 162 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 219 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. 51.2% of pupils at Princethorpe Infant School 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) →

Princethorpe Infant School: School Information

Full address
Princethorpe Road, Weoley Castle, Birmingham, B29 5QB
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
51.2% of pupils
DfE URN
143436

Other Primary Schools in Birmingham

If Princethorpe Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Princethorpe Infant 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: Princethorpe Infant School

What is the catchment area for Princethorpe Infant School?

The catchment area for Princethorpe Infant School 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 Princethorpe Infant School oversubscribed?

Princethorpe Infant School has a capacity of 219 places and currently has 162 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.

What is the admissions policy for Princethorpe Infant School?

Admission to Princethorpe Infant 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 Princethorpe Infant School cover?

Princethorpe Infant School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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