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City United Academy (CUA) Catchment Area

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

City United Academy (CUA) is an other independent not applicable school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 27 pupils, and a capacity of 50 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-18

Age range

27

Pupils

50

Capacity

54%

Fill rate

City United Academy (CUA) Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for City United Academy (CUA)?

The catchment area for City United Academy (CUA) 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.

The catchment area for City United Academy (CUA) is set by Birmingham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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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City United Academy (CUA): 50 places, 54% filled: places available

City United Academy (CUA) has a published admission number of 50 places. 27 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 50 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.

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) →

City United Academy (CUA): School Information

Full address
10 Edward Street, Birmingham, Birmingham, B1 2RX
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
DfE URN
137819

Other Not applicable Schools in Birmingham

If City United Academy (CUA) 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 City United Academy (CUA) 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: City United Academy (CUA)

What is the catchment area for City United Academy (CUA)?

The catchment area for City United Academy (CUA) 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 City United Academy (CUA) oversubscribed?

City United Academy (CUA) has a capacity of 50 places and currently has 27 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.

What is the admissions policy for City United Academy (CUA)?

Admission to City United Academy (CUA) 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 United Academy (CUA) cover?

City United Academy (CUA) is a not applicable 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.

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