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West House School Catchment Area

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

West House School is an other independent not applicable school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 1-11, with 311 pupils, and a capacity of 350 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

1-11

Age range

311

Pupils

350

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

West House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for West House School?

The catchment area for West House School is the geographic zone Birmingham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Birmingham 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 West House 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.

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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West House School: 350 places, 89% filled: places available

West House School has a published admission number of 350 places. 311 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 350 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

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) →

West House School: School Information

Full address
24 St James's Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2NX
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
1-11 years
Gender
Boys
DfE URN
103575

Other Not applicable Schools in Birmingham

If West House School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to West House 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: West House School

What is the catchment area for West House School?

The catchment area for West House School is the geographic zone Birmingham uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is West House School oversubscribed?

West House School has a capacity of 350 places and currently has 311 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.

What is the admissions policy for West House School?

Admission to West House 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 West House School cover?

West House School is a not applicable school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 1-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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