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St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area

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

St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 232 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

232

Pupils

240

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is managed by Sandwell 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% 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 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 →

St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School — School Information

Full address
Stanway Road, West Bromwich, B71 1RP
Local authority
Sandwell
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
28% of pupils
DfE URN
103989

Other Primary Schools in West Bromwich

If St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in West Bromwich are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Is St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School oversubscribed?

St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School?

St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Sandwell before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School cover?

St Mary Magdalene CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.