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Hall Green School Catchment Area

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

Hall Green School is an academy converter secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 907 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

907

Pupils

900

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Hall Green School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hall Green School?

The catchment area for Hall Green School 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, Hall Green 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: 907 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 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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Hall Green School: at or above its 900 place limit

Hall Green School has a published admission number of 900 places. 907 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 900 places. Birmingham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 43.9% of pupils at Hall Green School 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) →

Hall Green School: School Information

Full address
Southam Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 0AA
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
43.9% of pupils
DfE URN
137858

Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham

If Hall Green School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Hall Green School 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: Hall Green School

What is the catchment area for Hall Green School?

The catchment area for Hall Green School 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 Hall Green School oversubscribed?

Yes, Hall Green School currently has 907 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hall Green School?

Admission to Hall Green 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 Hall Green School cover?

Hall Green School is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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