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Woodrow First School Catchment Area

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

Woodrow First School is a community primary school in Redditch, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 3-9, with 266 pupils, and a capacity of 326 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-9

Age range

266

Pupils

326

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Woodrow First School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Woodrow First School?

The catchment area for Woodrow First School is the geographic zone Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire 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 Woodrow First School is set by Worcestershire 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 Worcestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Worcestershire catchment area documents →

Woodrow First School: 326 places, 82% filled: places available

Woodrow First School has a published admission number of 326 places. 266 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 326 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 37.8% of pupils at Woodrow First School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Worcestershire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Woodrow First School: School Information

Full address
Longdon Close, Woodrow South, Redditch, B98 7UZ
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-9 years
Free school meals
37.8% of pupils
DfE URN
116730

Other Primary Schools in Redditch

If Woodrow First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Redditch are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Woodrow First 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: Woodrow First School

What is the catchment area for Woodrow First School?

The catchment area for Woodrow First School is the geographic zone Worcestershire 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. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Woodrow First School oversubscribed?

Woodrow First School has a capacity of 326 places and currently has 266 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Worcestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Woodrow First School?

Admission to Woodrow First School is managed by Worcestershire. 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 Woodrow First School cover?

Woodrow First School is a primary school in Redditch, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 3-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Woodrow First School?

Woodrow First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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