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Brays School Catchment Area

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

Brays School is an academy special converter not applicable school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 91 pupils, and a capacity of 110 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-11

Age range

91

Pupils

110

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2013

Brays School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Brays School?

The catchment area for Brays 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.

As an academy, Brays School 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.

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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Brays School: 110 places, 83% filled: places available

Brays School has a published admission number of 110 places. 91 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 110 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. 34.1% of pupils at Brays 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) →

Brays School: School Information

Full address
Brays Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 1NS
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
34.1% of pupils
DfE URN
144042

Other Not applicable Schools in Birmingham

If Brays 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 Brays 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: Brays School

What is the catchment area for Brays School?

The catchment area for Brays 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 Brays School oversubscribed?

Brays School has a capacity of 110 places and currently has 91 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.

What is the admissions policy for Brays School?

Admission to Brays 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 Brays School cover?

Brays School is a not applicable school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Brays School?

Brays School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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