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Calthorpe Academy Catchment Area

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

Calthorpe Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 2–19, with 430 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–19

Age range

430

Pupils

450

Capacity

96%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Calthorpe Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Calthorpe 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: 96% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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Calthorpe Academy — School Information

Full address
Darwin Street, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0TP
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–19 years
Free school meals
71.8% of pupils
DfE URN
141252

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Frequently Asked Questions — Calthorpe Academy

Is Calthorpe Academy oversubscribed?

Calthorpe Academy is operating close to its capacity of 450 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Calthorpe Academy?

Admission to Calthorpe 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 Calthorpe Academy cover?

Calthorpe Academy is a not applicable school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 2–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Calthorpe Academy?

Calthorpe Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.