Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Catchment Area
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Walsall , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1437 pupils, and a capacity of 1375 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,437
Pupils
1,375
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Walsall. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Walsall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Walsall catchment area documents →Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Broad Way, High Heath, Walsall, WS4 1BW
- Local authority
- Walsall
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 45.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135769
Other Secondary Schools in Walsall
If Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Walsall are the next closest alternatives.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Catchment Area
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Walsall Academy Catchment Area
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Shire Oak Academy Catchment Area
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Queen Mary's Grammar School Catchment Area
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Queen Mary's High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WS4 2AE
Barr Beacon School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy
Is Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy currently has 1437 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1375 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy? ▾
Admission to Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is managed by Walsall. 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 Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy cover? ▾
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy is a secondary school in Walsall, 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 Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy? ▾
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.