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Ruckleigh School Catchment Area

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

Ruckleigh School is an other independent not applicable school in Solihull , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 164 pupils, and a capacity of 241 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-11

Age range

164

Pupils

241

Capacity

68%

Fill rate

Ruckleigh School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Ruckleigh School?

The catchment area for Ruckleigh School is the geographic zone Solihull 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. Solihull 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 Ruckleigh School is set by Solihull 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 Solihull before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Solihull catchment area documents →

Ruckleigh School: 241 places, 68% filled: places available

Ruckleigh School has a published admission number of 241 places. 164 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 68%. At 68% full, the school currently has headroom below its 241 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.

Solihull 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. Find Solihull school admissions →

Ruckleigh School: School Information

Full address
17 Lode Lane, Solihull, B91 2AB
Local authority
Solihull
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-11 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
104127

Other Not applicable Schools in Solihull

If Ruckleigh School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Solihull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Ruckleigh 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: Ruckleigh School

What is the catchment area for Ruckleigh School?

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

Is Ruckleigh School oversubscribed?

Ruckleigh School has a capacity of 241 places and currently has 164 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Solihull.

What is the admissions policy for Ruckleigh School?

Admission to Ruckleigh School is managed by Solihull. 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 Ruckleigh School cover?

Ruckleigh School is a not applicable school in Solihull, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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