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Kinver High School and Sixth Form Catchment Area

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

Kinver High School and Sixth Form is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Stourbridge, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 732 pupils, and a capacity of 689 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

732

Pupils

689

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

Kinver High School and Sixth Form Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Kinver High School and Sixth Form?

The catchment area for Kinver High School and Sixth Form is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Kinver High School and Sixth Form sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. 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: 732 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 689 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 Staffordshire 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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Kinver High School and Sixth Form: at or above its 689 place limit

Kinver High School and Sixth Form has a published admission number of 689 places. 732 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 106%. The school is at or above its published limit of 689 places. Staffordshire 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. 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Stourbridge.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Kinver High School and Sixth Form: School Information

Full address
Enville Road, Kinver, Stourbridge, DY7 6AA
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
15.2% of pupils
DfE URN
141342

Other Secondary Schools in Stourbridge

If Kinver High School and Sixth Form is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stourbridge are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Kinver High School and Sixth Form 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: Kinver High School and Sixth Form

What is the catchment area for Kinver High School and Sixth Form?

The catchment area for Kinver High School and Sixth Form is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Kinver High School and Sixth Form oversubscribed?

Yes, Kinver High School and Sixth Form currently has 732 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 689 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Kinver High School and Sixth Form?

Admission to Kinver High School and Sixth Form is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Kinver High School and Sixth Form cover?

Kinver High School and Sixth Form is a secondary school in Stourbridge, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kinver High School and Sixth Form?

Kinver High School and Sixth Form was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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