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Birchfield Independent Girls' School Catchment Area

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

Birchfield Independent Girls' School is an other independent not applicable school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11-17, with 125 pupils, and a capacity of 152 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-17

Age range

125

Pupils

152

Capacity

82%

Fill rate

Birchfield Independent Girls' School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Birchfield Independent Girls' School?

The catchment area for Birchfield Independent Girls' 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 Birchfield Independent Girls' 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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Birchfield Independent Girls' School: 152 places, 82% filled: places available

Birchfield Independent Girls' School has a published admission number of 152 places. 125 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 82%. At 82% full, the school currently has headroom below its 152 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) →

Birchfield Independent Girls' School: School Information

Full address
30 Beacon Hill, Birmingham, B6 6JU
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-17 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
103591

Other Not applicable Schools in Birmingham

If Birchfield Independent Girls' 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 Birchfield Independent Girls' 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: Birchfield Independent Girls' School

What is the catchment area for Birchfield Independent Girls' School?

The catchment area for Birchfield Independent Girls' 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 Birchfield Independent Girls' School oversubscribed?

Birchfield Independent Girls' School has a capacity of 152 places and currently has 125 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.

What is the admissions policy for Birchfield Independent Girls' School?

Admission to Birchfield Independent Girls' 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 Birchfield Independent Girls' School cover?

Birchfield Independent Girls' School is a not applicable school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11-17. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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