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Princethorpe Junior School Catchment Area

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

Princethorpe Junior School is a academy sponsor led primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 238 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–11

Age range

238

Pupils

240

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Princethorpe Junior School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Princethorpe Junior 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.

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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Princethorpe Junior School — School Information

Full address
Princethorpe Road, Weoley Castle, Birmingham, B29 5QB
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7–11 years
Free school meals
76.1% of pupils
DfE URN
146817

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Frequently Asked Questions — Princethorpe Junior School

Is Princethorpe Junior School oversubscribed?

Princethorpe Junior School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Princethorpe Junior School?

Admission to Princethorpe Junior 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 Junior School cover?

Princethorpe Junior School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Princethorpe Junior School?

Princethorpe Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.