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Broadway Academy Catchment Area

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

Broadway Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1271 pupils, and a capacity of 1300 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

1,271

Pupils

1,300

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Broadway Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Broadway Academy?

The catchment area for Broadway Academy is the geographic zone Birmingham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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, Broadway Academy 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.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

Get an alert if Broadway Academy goes oversubscribed for 2027 →

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.

Find Birmingham catchment area documents →

Broadway Academy: 1300 places, 98% filled: nearing capacity

Broadway Academy has a published admission number of 1300 places. 1271 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 98%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1300, Birmingham's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 57.3% of pupils at Broadway Academy 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) →

Broadway Academy: School Information

Full address
The Broadway, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B20 3DP
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
57.3% of pupils
DfE URN
139841

Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham

If Broadway Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Broadway Academy 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: Broadway Academy

What is the catchment area for Broadway Academy?

The catchment area for Broadway Academy is the geographic zone Birmingham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 Broadway Academy oversubscribed?

Broadway Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1300 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Broadway Academy?

Admission to Broadway Academy 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 Broadway Academy cover?

Broadway Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Broadway Academy?

Broadway Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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