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Hodge Hill College Catchment Area

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

Hodge Hill College is a community secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1205 pupils, and a capacity of 1200 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

1,205

Pupils

1,200

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Hodge Hill College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Hodge Hill College?

The catchment area for Hodge Hill College 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.

Secondary school places at Hodge Hill College are allocated by Birmingham using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Currently oversubscribed: 1205 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 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.

Find Birmingham catchment area documents →

Hodge Hill College: at or above its 1200 place limit

Hodge Hill College has a published admission number of 1200 places. 1205 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1200 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. 48.3% of pupils at Hodge Hill College 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) →

Hodge Hill College: School Information

Full address
Bromford Road, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, B36 8HB
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
48.3% of pupils
DfE URN
103503

Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham

If Hodge Hill College is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Hodge Hill College 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: Hodge Hill College

What is the catchment area for Hodge Hill College?

The catchment area for Hodge Hill College 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 Hodge Hill College oversubscribed?

Yes, Hodge Hill College currently has 1205 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1200 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hodge Hill College?

Admission to Hodge Hill College 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 Hodge Hill College cover?

Hodge Hill College 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hodge Hill College?

Hodge Hill College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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