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Hazel Oak School Catchment Area

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

Hazel Oak School is a community special not applicable school in Solihull , serving pupils aged 4-19, with 200 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

4-19

Age range

200

Pupils

180

Capacity

111%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2019

Hazel Oak School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hazel Oak School?

The catchment area for Hazel Oak School is the geographic zone Solihull uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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.

The catchment area for Hazel Oak School is set by Solihull and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 200 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 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 Solihull 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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Hazel Oak School: heavily oversubscribed at 111% capacity

Hazel Oak School has a published admission number of 180 places. 200 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 111%. At 111% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Solihull allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 39.4% of pupils at Hazel Oak School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Solihull.

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 →

Hazel Oak School: School Information

Full address
Hazel Oak Road, Shirley, Solihull, B90 2AZ
Local authority
Solihull
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-19 years
Free school meals
39.4% of pupils
DfE URN
104130

Other Not applicable Schools in Solihull

If Hazel Oak School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Solihull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Hazel Oak 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: Hazel Oak School

What is the catchment area for Hazel Oak School?

The catchment area for Hazel Oak School is the geographic zone Solihull uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Hazel Oak School oversubscribed?

Yes, Hazel Oak School currently has 200 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hazel Oak School?

Admission to Hazel Oak School 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 Hazel Oak School cover?

Hazel Oak School is a not applicable school in Solihull, serving pupils aged 4-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hazel Oak School?

Hazel Oak School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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