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World's End Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area

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

World's End Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 312 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-7

Age range

312

Pupils

270

Capacity

116%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

World's End Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for World's End Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for World's End Infant and Nursery School 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 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 World's End Infant and Nursery 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 312 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 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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World's End Infant and Nursery School: heavily oversubscribed at 116% capacity

World's End Infant and Nursery School has a published admission number of 270 places. 312 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 116%. At 116% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Birmingham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 32.2% of pupils at World's End Infant and Nursery School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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) →

World's End Infant and Nursery School: School Information

Full address
Worlds End Lane, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2SA
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
32.2% of pupils
DfE URN
103337

Other Primary Schools in Birmingham

If World's End Infant and Nursery School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to World's End Infant and Nursery 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: World's End Infant and Nursery School

What is the catchment area for World's End Infant and Nursery School?

The catchment area for World's End Infant and Nursery School 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 siblings. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is World's End Infant and Nursery School oversubscribed?

Yes, World's End Infant and Nursery School currently has 312 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 270 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for World's End Infant and Nursery School?

Admission to World's End Infant and Nursery 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 World's End Infant and Nursery School cover?

World's End Infant and Nursery School is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for World's End Infant and Nursery School?

World's End Infant and Nursery School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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