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Kickstart Academy Catchment Area

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

Kickstart Academy is a academy alternative provision sponsor led not applicable school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin , serving pupils aged 14–16, with 56 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

14–16

Age range

56

Pupils

60

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

Kickstart Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Kickstart Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Telford and Wrekin. 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: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Telford and Wrekin 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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Kickstart Academy — School Information

Full address
Whitechapel Way, Telford, TF2 9PQ
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin
School type
Academy alternative provision sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
14–16 years
Free school meals
69.6% of pupils
DfE URN
150262

Other Not applicable Schools in Telford

If Kickstart Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Telford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kickstart Academy

Is Kickstart Academy oversubscribed?

Kickstart Academy is operating close to its capacity of 60 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Kickstart Academy?

Admission to Kickstart Academy is managed by Telford and Wrekin. 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 Kickstart Academy cover?

Kickstart Academy is a not applicable school in Telford, Telford and Wrekin, serving pupils aged 14–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kickstart Academy?

Kickstart Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.