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Grace Academy Solihull Catchment Area

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

Grace Academy Solihull is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 874 pupils, and a capacity of 1100 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

874

Pupils

1,100

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Grace Academy Solihull Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Grace Academy Solihull?

The catchment area for Grace Academy Solihull is the geographic zone Solihull 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. Solihull publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Grace Academy Solihull sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Solihull. 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 Solihull before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Solihull catchment area documents →

Grace Academy Solihull: 1100 places, 79% filled: places available

Grace Academy Solihull has a published admission number of 1100 places. 874 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1100 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. 48.5% of pupils at Grace Academy Solihull 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.

Solihull 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. Find Solihull school admissions →

Grace Academy Solihull: School Information

Full address
Chapelhouse Road, Chelmsey Wood, Birmingham, B37 5JS
Local authority
Solihull
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
48.5% of pupils
DfE URN
129342

Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham

If Grace Academy Solihull is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Grace Academy Solihull 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: Grace Academy Solihull

What is the catchment area for Grace Academy Solihull?

The catchment area for Grace Academy Solihull is the geographic zone Solihull 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. Solihull publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Grace Academy Solihull oversubscribed?

Grace Academy Solihull has a capacity of 1100 places and currently has 874 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Solihull.

What is the admissions policy for Grace Academy Solihull?

Admission to Grace Academy Solihull is managed by Solihull. 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 Grace Academy Solihull cover?

Grace Academy Solihull is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull, 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 Grace Academy Solihull?

Grace Academy Solihull was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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