King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy Catchment Area
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 414 pupils, and a capacity of 546 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
414
Pupils
546
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy 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.
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 →King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy — School Information
- Full address
- New Street, Frankley, Birmingham, B45 0EU
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 66.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147440
Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham
If King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
Hodge Hill Girls' School Catchment Area
Community school · B36 8EY
Kings Heath Secondary School Catchment Area
Community school · B13 0QP
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Catchment Area
Community school · B9 4TR
Queensbridge School Catchment Area
Foundation school · B13 8QB
Selly Park Girls' School Catchment Area
Community school · B29 7PH
Wheelers Lane Technology College Catchment Area
Community school · B13 0SF
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Frequently Asked Questions — King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy
Is King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy oversubscribed? ▾
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy has a capacity of 546 places and currently has 414 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.
What is the admissions policy for King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy? ▾
Admission to King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy 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 King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy cover? ▾
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy 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 King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy? ▾
King Edward VI Balaam Wood Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.