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E-ACT Heartlands Academy Catchment Area

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

E-ACT Heartlands Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 826 pupils, and a capacity of 950 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

826

Pupils

950

Capacity

87%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

E-ACT Heartlands Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for E-ACT Heartlands Academy?

The catchment area for E-ACT Heartlands Academy is the geographic zone Birmingham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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.

As an academy, E-ACT Heartlands 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.

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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E-ACT Heartlands Academy: 950 places, 87% filled: places available

E-ACT Heartlands Academy has a published admission number of 950 places. 826 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 87%. At 87% full, the school currently has headroom below its 950 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.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 71.5% of pupils at E-ACT Heartlands Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Birmingham.

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) →

E-ACT Heartlands Academy: School Information

Full address
Great Francis Street, Nechells, Birmingham, B7 4QR
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
71.5% of pupils
DfE URN
135907

Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham

If E-ACT Heartlands Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to E-ACT Heartlands Academy 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: E-ACT Heartlands Academy

What is the catchment area for E-ACT Heartlands Academy?

The catchment area for E-ACT Heartlands Academy is the geographic zone Birmingham uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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 E-ACT Heartlands Academy oversubscribed?

E-ACT Heartlands Academy has a capacity of 950 places and currently has 826 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.

What is the admissions policy for E-ACT Heartlands Academy?

Admission to E-ACT Heartlands 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 E-ACT Heartlands Academy cover?

E-ACT Heartlands Academy is a secondary 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for E-ACT Heartlands Academy?

E-ACT Heartlands Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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