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St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary Catchment Area

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

St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary is an academy sponsor led primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 210 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-11

Age range

210

Pupils

210

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary?

The catchment area for St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary is managed by Birmingham and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 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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St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary: at or above its 210 place limit

St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary has a published admission number of 210 places. 210 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 210 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. 70.5% of pupils at St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary 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) →

St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary: School Information

Full address
St Vincent Street West, Ladywood, Birmingham, B16 8RN
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
70.5% of pupils
DfE URN
138883

Other Primary Schools in Birmingham

If St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in Birmingham

St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Birmingham. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St John's & St Peter's CofE 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary

What is the catchment area for St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary?

The catchment area for St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary oversubscribed?

Yes, St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary currently has 210 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary?

St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Birmingham before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary cover?

St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary?

St John's & St Peter's CofE Primary was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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