Shire Oak Academy Catchment Area
Shire Oak Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Walsall , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1297 pupils, and a capacity of 1491 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,297
Pupils
1,491
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2022
Shire Oak Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Shire Oak 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.
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 →Shire Oak Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9PA
- Local authority
- Walsall
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 39.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136620
Other Secondary Schools in Walsall
If Shire Oak Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Walsall are the next closest alternatives.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WS9 0RN
Walsall Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · WS3 3LX
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · WS4 1BW
Queen Mary's Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WS1 2PG
Queen Mary's High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WS4 2AE
Barr Beacon School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WS9 0RF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Shire Oak Academy
Is Shire Oak Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Shire Oak Academy has a capacity of 1491 places and currently has 1297 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Walsall.
What is the admissions policy for Shire Oak Academy? ▾
Admission to Shire Oak 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 Shire Oak Academy cover? ▾
Shire Oak 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 Shire Oak Academy? ▾
Shire Oak Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.