City Academy Catchment Area
City Academy is a free s secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 615 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
615
Pupils
750
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
City Academy Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at City Academy are allocated by Birmingham using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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 →City Academy — School Information
- Full address
- 23 Langley Walk, Birmingham, B15 2EF
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 58.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 148187
Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham
If City Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
Hodge Hill Girls' School Catchment Area
Community school · B36 8EY
Kings Heath Secondary School Catchment Area
Community school · B13 0QP
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Catchment Area
Community school · B9 4TR
Queensbridge School Catchment Area
Foundation school · B13 8QB
Selly Park Girls' School Catchment Area
Community school · B29 7PH
Wheelers Lane Technology College Catchment Area
Community school · B13 0SF
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Frequently Asked Questions — City Academy
Is City Academy oversubscribed? ▾
City Academy has a capacity of 750 places and currently has 615 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.
What is the admissions policy for City Academy? ▾
Admission to City 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 City Academy cover? ▾
City Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for City Academy? ▾
City Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.