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Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) Catchment Area

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

Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) is an academy converter primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 461 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

461

Pupils

420

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC)?

The catchment area for Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) 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.

As an academy, Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Birmingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 461 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 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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Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC): heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity

Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) has a published admission number of 420 places. 461 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% 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. 57.2% of pupils at Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of 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) →

Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC): School Information

Full address
Yew Tree Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 6RX
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
57.2% of pupils
DfE URN
142858

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If Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) 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: Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC)

What is the catchment area for Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC)?

The catchment area for Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) 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 Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) oversubscribed?

Yes, Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) currently has 461 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC)?

Admission to Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) 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 Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) cover?

Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC)?

Yew Tree Community Junior and Infant School (NC) was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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