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E-ACT North Birmingham Academy Catchment Area

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

E-ACT North Birmingham Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1112 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-19

Age range

1,112

Pupils

1,150

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

E-ACT North Birmingham Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for E-ACT North Birmingham Academy?

The catchment area for E-ACT North Birmingham 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 North Birmingham 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.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

Find Birmingham catchment area documents →

E-ACT North Birmingham Academy: 1150 places, 97% filled: nearing capacity

E-ACT North Birmingham Academy has a published admission number of 1150 places. 1112 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 97%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1150, Birmingham's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 56.8% of pupils at E-ACT North Birmingham 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 North Birmingham Academy: School Information

Full address
395 College Road, Birmingham, B44 0HF
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
56.8% of pupils
DfE URN
136032

Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham

If E-ACT North Birmingham 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 North Birmingham 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 North Birmingham Academy

What is the catchment area for E-ACT North Birmingham Academy?

The catchment area for E-ACT North Birmingham 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 North Birmingham Academy oversubscribed?

E-ACT North Birmingham Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1150 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for E-ACT North Birmingham Academy?

Admission to E-ACT North Birmingham 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 North Birmingham Academy cover?

E-ACT North Birmingham Academy 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 E-ACT North Birmingham Academy?

E-ACT North Birmingham Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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