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Solihull School Catchment Area

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

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.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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