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Swanshurst School Catchment Area

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

Swanshurst School is a academy converter secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 1920 pupils, and a capacity of 1943 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

1,920

Pupils

1,943

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2017

Swanshurst School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Swanshurst School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Birmingham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Birmingham 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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Swanshurst School — School Information

Full address
Brook Lane, Billesley, Birmingham, B13 0TW
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–19 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
42.8% of pupils
DfE URN
151403

Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham

If Swanshurst School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Swanshurst School

Is Swanshurst School oversubscribed?

Swanshurst School is operating close to its capacity of 1943 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Swanshurst School?

Admission to Swanshurst 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 Swanshurst School cover?

Swanshurst School is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Swanshurst School?

Swanshurst School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.