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Rednal Hill Infant School Catchment Area

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

Rednal Hill Infant School is a community primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 282 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-7

Age range

282

Pupils

270

Capacity

104%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Rednal Hill Infant School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rednal Hill Infant School?

The catchment area for Rednal Hill 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.

The catchment area for Rednal Hill Infant 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 282 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Rednal Hill Infant School: at or above its 270 place limit

Rednal Hill Infant School has a published admission number of 270 places. 282 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 270 places. Birmingham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 40.9% of pupils at Rednal Hill 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) →

Rednal Hill Infant School: School Information

Full address
Irwin Avenue, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8QY
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
40.9% of pupils
DfE URN
103249

Other Primary Schools in Birmingham

If Rednal Hill 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 Rednal Hill 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: Rednal Hill Infant School

What is the catchment area for Rednal Hill Infant School?

The catchment area for Rednal Hill 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 Rednal Hill Infant School oversubscribed?

Yes, Rednal Hill Infant School currently has 282 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Rednal Hill Infant School?

Admission to Rednal Hill 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 Rednal Hill Infant School cover?

Rednal Hill 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Rednal Hill Infant School?

Rednal Hill Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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