Oldbury Academy Catchment Area
Oldbury Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Oldbury, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1341 pupils, and a capacity of 1550 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
1,341
Pupils
1,550
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Oldbury Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Oldbury Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sandwell. 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 Sandwell before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sandwell catchment area documents →Oldbury Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Pound Road, Oldbury, B68 8NE
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 50.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137701
Other Secondary Schools in Oldbury
If Oldbury Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Oldbury are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Oldbury Academy
Is Oldbury Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Oldbury Academy has a capacity of 1550 places and currently has 1341 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sandwell.
What is the admissions policy for Oldbury Academy? ▾
Admission to Oldbury Academy is managed by Sandwell. 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 Oldbury Academy cover? ▾
Oldbury Academy is a secondary school in Oldbury, Sandwell, 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 Oldbury Academy? ▾
Oldbury Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.