Springfield Primary School Catchment Area
Springfield Primary School is a foundation primary school in Rowley Regis, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 454 pupils, and a capacity of 470 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-11
Age range
454
Pupils
470
Capacity
97%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Springfield Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Springfield Primary School?
The catchment area for Springfield Primary School 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 Springfield Primary School 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 →Springfield Primary School: 470 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity
Springfield Primary School has a published admission number of 470 places. 454 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 470, 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. 37.3% of pupils at Springfield Primary School 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 →
Springfield Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Dudley Road, Rowley Regis, B65 8JY
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3-11 years
- Free school meals
- 37.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 132140
Other Primary Schools in Rowley Regis
If Springfield Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Rowley Regis are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Springfield Primary 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Springfield Primary School
What is the catchment area for Springfield Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Springfield Primary School 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 Springfield Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Springfield Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 470 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Springfield Primary School? ▾
Admission to Springfield Primary School 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 Springfield Primary School cover? ▾
Springfield Primary School is a primary school in Rowley Regis, 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 Springfield Primary School? ▾
Springfield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.