Shireland CBSO Academy Catchment Area
Shireland CBSO Academy is a free s secondary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 306 pupils, and a capacity of 870 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-19
Age range
306
Pupils
870
Capacity
35%
Fill rate
Shireland CBSO Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Shireland CBSO Academy?
The catchment area for Shireland CBSO Academy 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 CBSO Academy 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 CBSO Academy: 870 places, 35% filled: places available
Shireland CBSO Academy has a published admission number of 870 places. 306 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 35%. At 35% full, the school currently has headroom below its 870 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. 39.5% of pupils at Shireland CBSO Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sandwell.
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 CBSO Academy: School Information
- Full address
- 1 Providence Place, West Bromwich, B70 8SZ
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 39.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149827
Other Secondary Schools in West Bromwich
If Shireland CBSO Academy 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
Shireland Biomedical Utc Catchment Area
University technical college · B70 8DJ
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Catchment Area
Free schools · B70 7LE
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Shireland CBSO Academy 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 CBSO Academy
What is the catchment area for Shireland CBSO Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Shireland CBSO Academy 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 CBSO Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Shireland CBSO Academy has a capacity of 870 places and currently has 306 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sandwell.
What is the admissions policy for Shireland CBSO Academy? ▾
Admission to Shireland CBSO Academy 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 CBSO Academy cover? ▾
Shireland CBSO Academy 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.