Solihull School Catchment Area
Solihull School is an other independent not applicable school in Solihull , serving pupils aged 3-19, with 1564 pupils, and a capacity of 1650 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3-19
Age range
1,564
Pupils
1,650
Capacity
95%
Fill rate
Solihull School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Solihull School?
The catchment area for Solihull School 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Solihull publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Entry to Solihull School is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Solihull may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
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The full admissions policy, including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria, is published by Solihull before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Solihull catchment area documents →Solihull School: 1650 places, 95% filled: nearing capacity
Solihull School has a published admission number of 1650 places. 1564 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 95%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1650, Solihull's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
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 School: School Information
- Full address
- Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3DJ
- Local authority
- Solihull
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 3-19 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 104124
Other Not applicable Schools in Solihull
If Solihull School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Solihull are the next closest alternatives.
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Triple Crown Centre Catchment Area
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Eversfield Preparatory School Catchment Area
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Ruckleigh School Catchment Area
Other independent school · B91 2AB
Kingswood School Catchment Area
Other independent school · B90 2BA
Hazel Oak School Catchment Area
Community special school · B90 2AZ
Other Church of England Schools in Solihull
Solihull School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across Solihull. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.
Meriden Church of England Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · Coventry
St Alphege Church of England Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Solihull
St Alphege Church of England Junior School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Solihull
Berkswell Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Coventry
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Solihull School 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: Solihull School
What is the catchment area for Solihull School? ▾
The catchment area for Solihull School 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, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. Solihull publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Solihull School oversubscribed? ▾
Solihull School is operating close to its capacity of 1650 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Solihull School? ▾
Solihull School is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Solihull publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Solihull School cover? ▾
Solihull School is a not applicable school in Solihull, serving pupils aged 3-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.