Reach School Catchment Area
Reach School is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 13-16, with 5 pupils, and a capacity of 67 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
13-16
Age range
5
Pupils
67
Capacity
7%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Reach School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Reach School?
The catchment area for Reach School 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 Reach School 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.
Find Birmingham catchment area documents →Reach School: 67 places, 7% filled: places available
Reach School has a published admission number of 67 places. 5 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 7%. At 7% full, the school currently has headroom below its 67 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 60% of pupils at Reach School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of 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) →
Reach School: School Information
- Full address
- High Street, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7BB
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 13-16 years
- Free school meals
- 60% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139671
Other Not applicable Schools in Birmingham
If Reach School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
City of Birmingham School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · B11 4LX
Edgbaston High School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · B15 3TS
Norfolk House School Catchment Area
Other independent school · B15 3PS
West House School Catchment Area
Other independent school · B15 2NX
The Blue Coat School Birmingham Catchment Area
Other independent school · B17 0HR
King Edward's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · B15 2UA
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Reach 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Reach School
What is the catchment area for Reach School? ▾
The catchment area for Reach School 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 Reach School oversubscribed? ▾
Reach School has a capacity of 67 places and currently has 5 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.
What is the admissions policy for Reach School? ▾
Admission to Reach 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 Reach School cover? ▾
Reach School is a not applicable school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 13-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Reach School? ▾
Reach School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.