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Sandwell Valley School Catchment Area

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

Sandwell Valley School is an other independent not applicable school in West Bromwich, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 56 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-19

Age range

56

Pupils

175

Capacity

32%

Fill rate

Sandwell Valley School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Sandwell Valley School?

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

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Sandwell Valley School: 175 places, 32% filled: places available

Sandwell Valley School has a published admission number of 175 places. 56 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 32%. At 32% full, the school currently has headroom below its 175 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.

Sandwell 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. Sandwell Council school admissions (official) →

Sandwell Valley School: School Information

Full address
150 Birmingham Road, West Bromwich, West Bromwich, B70 6QT
Local authority
Sandwell
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
DfE URN
143038

Other Not applicable Schools in West Bromwich

If Sandwell Valley School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in West Bromwich are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Sandwell Valley 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: Sandwell Valley School

What is the catchment area for Sandwell Valley School?

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

Is Sandwell Valley School oversubscribed?

Sandwell Valley School has a capacity of 175 places and currently has 56 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sandwell.

What is the admissions policy for Sandwell Valley School?

Admission to Sandwell Valley School 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 Sandwell Valley School cover?

Sandwell Valley School is a not applicable school in West Bromwich, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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