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Birmingham Independent College Catchment Area

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

Birmingham Independent College is an other independent not applicable school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 14-25, with 19 pupils, and a capacity of 50 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

14-25

Age range

19

Pupils

50

Capacity

38%

Fill rate

Birmingham Independent College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Birmingham Independent College?

The catchment area for Birmingham Independent College 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 Birmingham Independent College 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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Birmingham Independent College: 50 places, 38% filled: places available

Birmingham Independent College has a published admission number of 50 places. 19 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 38%. At 38% full, the school currently has headroom below its 50 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) →

Birmingham Independent College: School Information

Full address
Albert Hall, Witton Road, Birmingham, B6 5NU
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
14-25 years
DfE URN
143418

Other Not applicable Schools in Birmingham

If Birmingham Independent College 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 Birmingham Independent College 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: Birmingham Independent College

What is the catchment area for Birmingham Independent College?

The catchment area for Birmingham Independent College 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 Birmingham Independent College oversubscribed?

Birmingham Independent College has a capacity of 50 places and currently has 19 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.

What is the admissions policy for Birmingham Independent College?

Admission to Birmingham Independent College 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 Birmingham Independent College cover?

Birmingham Independent College is a not applicable school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 14-25. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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