Castlewood School Catchment Area
Castlewood School is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Birmingham, Solihull , serving pupils aged 4–16, with 99 pupils, and a capacity of 96 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–16
Age range
99
Pupils
96
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Castlewood School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Castlewood School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Solihull. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Solihull before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Solihull catchment area documents →Castlewood School — School Information
- Full address
- Lanchester Way, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9LF
- Local authority
- Solihull
- School type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–16 years
- Free school meals
- 71.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141171
Other Not applicable Schools in Birmingham
If Castlewood School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
City of Birmingham School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · B11 4LX
Edgbaston High School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · B15 3TS
Norfolk House School Catchment Area
Other independent school · B15 3PS
West House School Catchment Area
Other independent school · B15 2NX
The Blue Coat School Birmingham Catchment Area
Other independent school · B17 0HR
King Edward's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · B15 2UA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Castlewood School
Is Castlewood School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Castlewood School currently has 99 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 96 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Castlewood School? ▾
Admission to Castlewood School is managed by Solihull. 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 Castlewood School cover? ▾
Castlewood School is a not applicable school in Birmingham, Solihull, serving pupils aged 4–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Castlewood School? ▾
Castlewood School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.