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Queensbridge School Catchment Area

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

Queensbridge School is a foundation secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 900 pupils, and a capacity of 860 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

900

Pupils

860

Capacity

105%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Queensbridge School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Queensbridge School?

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

Secondary school places at Queensbridge School are allocated by Birmingham using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Currently oversubscribed: 900 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 860 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Birmingham publishes the 2027 Queensbridge School numbers →

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 →

Queensbridge School: at or above its 860 place limit

Queensbridge School has a published admission number of 860 places. 900 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 105%. The school is at or above its published limit of 860 places. Birmingham 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. 27.2% of pupils at Queensbridge School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Birmingham.

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) →

Queensbridge School: School Information

Full address
Queensbridge Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8QB
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27.2% of pupils
DfE URN
103497

Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham

If Queensbridge School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Queensbridge School 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: Queensbridge School

What is the catchment area for Queensbridge School?

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

Is Queensbridge School oversubscribed?

Yes, Queensbridge School currently has 900 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 860 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Queensbridge School?

Admission to Queensbridge School 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 Queensbridge School cover?

Queensbridge School 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 Queensbridge School?

Queensbridge School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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