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New Horizon Academy Catchment Area

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

New Horizon Academy is an other independent special not applicable school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 3 pupils, and a capacity of 10 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-16

Age range

3

Pupils

10

Capacity

30%

Fill rate

New Horizon Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for New Horizon Academy?

The catchment area for New Horizon Academy is the geographic zone Birmingham 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. Birmingham 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 New Horizon Academy is set by Birmingham and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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.

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New Horizon Academy: 10 places, 30% filled: places available

New Horizon Academy has a published admission number of 10 places. 3 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 30%. At 30% full, the school currently has headroom below its 10 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

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) →

New Horizon Academy: School Information

Full address
New Horizon Academy, Erdington, Birmingham, B23 6DY
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
DfE URN
148929

Other Not applicable Schools in Birmingham

If New Horizon Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to New Horizon Academy 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: New Horizon Academy

What is the catchment area for New Horizon Academy?

The catchment area for New Horizon Academy is the geographic zone Birmingham 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. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is New Horizon Academy oversubscribed?

New Horizon Academy has a capacity of 10 places and currently has 3 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.

What is the admissions policy for New Horizon Academy?

Admission to New Horizon 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 New Horizon Academy cover?

New Horizon Academy is a not applicable 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.

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