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Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Catchment Area

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

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is a academy converter secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 767 pupils, and a capacity of 650 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–19

Age range

767

Pupils

650

Capacity

118%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 767 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 650 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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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Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School — School Information

Full address
Woodbrooke Road, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1UL
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
39.3% of pupils
DfE URN
143438

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If Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School

Is Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School oversubscribed?

Yes — Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School currently has 767 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 650 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School?

Admission to Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School 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 Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School cover?

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School?

Dame Elizabeth Cadbury School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.