Shireland Biomedical Utc Catchment Area
Shireland Biomedical Utc is an university technical college secondary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 419 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-19
Age range
419
Pupils
600
Capacity
70%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Shireland Biomedical Utc Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Shireland Biomedical Utc?
The catchment area for Shireland Biomedical Utc is the geographic zone Sandwell 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. Sandwell 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 Shireland Biomedical Utc are allocated by Sandwell 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.
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.
Find Sandwell catchment area documents →Shireland Biomedical Utc: 600 places, 70% filled: places available
Shireland Biomedical Utc has a published admission number of 600 places. 419 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 600 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. 46.5% of pupils at Shireland Biomedical Utc 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 West Bromwich.
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) →
Shireland Biomedical Utc: School Information
- Full address
- 350 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8DJ
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- University technical college
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Free school meals
- 46.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141813
Other Secondary Schools in West Bromwich
If Shireland Biomedical Utc is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in West Bromwich are the next closest alternatives.
Sandwell Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · B71 4LG
George Salter Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · B70 9UW
The Phoenix Collegiate Catchment Area
Foundation school · B71 2BX
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Catchment Area
Free schools · B70 7LE
Shireland CBSO Academy Catchment Area
Free schools · B70 8SZ
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Shireland Biomedical Utc 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: Shireland Biomedical Utc
What is the catchment area for Shireland Biomedical Utc? ▾
The catchment area for Shireland Biomedical Utc is the geographic zone Sandwell 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. Sandwell publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Shireland Biomedical Utc oversubscribed? ▾
Shireland Biomedical Utc has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 419 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sandwell.
What is the admissions policy for Shireland Biomedical Utc? ▾
Admission to Shireland Biomedical Utc 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 Shireland Biomedical Utc cover? ▾
Shireland Biomedical Utc is a secondary 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.
What is the Ofsted rating for Shireland Biomedical Utc? ▾
Shireland Biomedical Utc was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.