Starbank School Catchment Area
Starbank School is a academy sponsor led special school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 3–16, with 2199 pupils, and a capacity of 2160 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–16
Age range
2,199
Pupils
2,160
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Starbank School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Starbank School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Birmingham assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
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For more information on how Birmingham assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Birmingham catchment area documents →Starbank School — School Information
- Full address
- Hob Moor Road, Birmingham, B10 9BT
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 3–16 years
- Free school meals
- 39.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147757
Other Special Schools in Birmingham
If Starbank School is oversubscribed, these special schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
Ark Kings Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · B38 9DE
Washwood Heath Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · B8 2AS
Bournville School Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · B30 1SH
Ark Victoria Academy Catchment Area
Free schools · B10 0HJ
Waverley School Catchment Area
Academy converter · B9 5QA
Star King Solomon Academy Catchment Area
Free schools · B7 4AA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Starbank School
Is Starbank School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Starbank School currently has 2199 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 2160 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Starbank School? ▾
Admission to Starbank School is managed by Birmingham. 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 Starbank School cover? ▾
Starbank School is a special school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Starbank School? ▾
Starbank School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.