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Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Catchment Area

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

Solihull Alternative Provision Academy is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in Solihull , serving pupils aged 4-16, with 61 pupils, and a capacity of 195 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-16

Age range

61

Pupils

195

Capacity

31%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Solihull Alternative Provision Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Solihull Alternative Provision Academy?

The catchment area for Solihull Alternative Provision Academy is the geographic zone Solihull 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. Solihull 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 Solihull Alternative Provision Academy is set by Solihull 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 Solihull 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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Solihull Alternative Provision Academy: 195 places, 31% filled: places available

Solihull Alternative Provision Academy has a published admission number of 195 places. 61 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 31%. At 31% full, the school currently has headroom below its 195 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. 72.1% of pupils at Solihull Alternative Provision Academy 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 Solihull.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Solihull 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. Find Solihull school admissions →

Solihull Alternative Provision Academy: School Information

Full address
Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4LE
Local authority
Solihull
School type
Free schools alternative provision
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-16 years
Free school meals
72.1% of pupils
DfE URN
143918

Other Not applicable Schools in Solihull

If Solihull Alternative Provision Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Solihull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Solihull Alternative Provision 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Solihull Alternative Provision Academy

What is the catchment area for Solihull Alternative Provision Academy?

The catchment area for Solihull Alternative Provision Academy is the geographic zone Solihull 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. Solihull publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Solihull Alternative Provision Academy oversubscribed?

Solihull Alternative Provision Academy has a capacity of 195 places and currently has 61 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Solihull.

What is the admissions policy for Solihull Alternative Provision Academy?

Admission to Solihull Alternative Provision 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 Solihull Alternative Provision Academy cover?

Solihull Alternative Provision Academy is a not applicable school in Solihull, serving pupils aged 4-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Solihull Alternative Provision Academy?

Solihull Alternative Provision Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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