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The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Catchment Area

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

The Dame Ellen Pinsent School is a foundation special not applicable school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 146 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

146

Pupils

150

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2013

The Dame Ellen Pinsent School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for The Dame Ellen Pinsent 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.

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 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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The Dame Ellen Pinsent School — School Information

Full address
Ardencote Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B13 0RW
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Foundation special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
60.3% of pupils
DfE URN
103615

Other Not applicable Schools in Birmingham

If The Dame Ellen Pinsent School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Dame Ellen Pinsent School

Is The Dame Ellen Pinsent School oversubscribed?

The Dame Ellen Pinsent School is operating close to its capacity of 150 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Dame Ellen Pinsent School?

Admission to The Dame Ellen Pinsent 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 The Dame Ellen Pinsent School cover?

The Dame Ellen Pinsent School is a not applicable school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Dame Ellen Pinsent School?

The Dame Ellen Pinsent School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.