Smith's Wood Academy Catchment Area
Smith's Wood Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 744 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
744
Pupils
1,000
Capacity
74%
Fill rate
Inadequate
Ofsted 2023
Smith's Wood Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Smith's Wood Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Solihull. 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 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 →Smith's Wood Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, B36 0UE
- Local authority
- Solihull
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 60.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 143895
Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham
If Smith's Wood Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
Hodge Hill Girls' School Catchment Area
Community school · B36 8EY
Kings Heath Secondary School Catchment Area
Community school · B13 0QP
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Catchment Area
Community school · B9 4TR
Queensbridge School Catchment Area
Foundation school · B13 8QB
Selly Park Girls' School Catchment Area
Community school · B29 7PH
Wheelers Lane Technology College Catchment Area
Community school · B13 0SF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Smith's Wood Academy
Is Smith's Wood Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Smith's Wood Academy has a capacity of 1000 places and currently has 744 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Solihull.
What is the admissions policy for Smith's Wood Academy? ▾
Admission to Smith's Wood Academy 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 Smith's Wood Academy cover? ▾
Smith's Wood Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Solihull, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Smith's Wood Academy? ▾
Smith's Wood Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.