Shireland Technology Primary Catchment Area
Shireland Technology Primary is a free s primary school in Smethwick, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 412 pupils, and a capacity of 446 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
412
Pupils
446
Capacity
92%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Shireland Technology Primary Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Shireland Technology Primary?
The catchment area for Shireland Technology Primary is the geographic zone Sandwell 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. Sandwell 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 Shireland Technology Primary is set by Sandwell and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sandwell before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sandwell catchment area documents →Shireland Technology Primary: 446 places, 92% filled: nearing capacity
Shireland Technology Primary has a published admission number of 446 places. 412 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 92%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 446, Sandwell'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. 37% of pupils at Shireland Technology Primary are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sandwell.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Sandwell 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. Find Sandwell school admissions →
Shireland Technology Primary: School Information
- Full address
- Waterloo Road, Smethwick, B66 4ND
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 37% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147191
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If Shireland Technology Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Smethwick are the next closest alternatives.
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Annie Lennard Primary School Catchment Area
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Bearwood Primary School Catchment Area
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Cape Primary School Catchment Area
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Crocketts Community Primary School Catchment Area
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Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Shireland Technology Primary 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Shireland Technology Primary
What is the catchment area for Shireland Technology Primary? ▾
The catchment area for Shireland Technology Primary is the geographic zone Sandwell 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. Sandwell publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Shireland Technology Primary oversubscribed? ▾
Shireland Technology Primary is operating close to its capacity of 446 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Shireland Technology Primary? ▾
Admission to Shireland Technology Primary is managed by Sandwell. 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 Shireland Technology Primary cover? ▾
Shireland Technology Primary is a primary school in Smethwick, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Shireland Technology Primary? ▾
Shireland Technology Primary was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.