The Edge Academy Catchment Area
The Edge Academy is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 3 pupils, and a capacity of 72 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
11-16
Age range
3
Pupils
72
Capacity
4%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
The Edge Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Edge Academy?
The catchment area for The Edge Academy is the geographic zone Birmingham 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. Birmingham 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 The Edge Academy is set by Birmingham 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 Birmingham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Birmingham catchment area documents →The Edge Academy: 72 places, 4% filled: places available
The Edge Academy has a published admission number of 72 places. 3 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 4%. At 4% full, the school currently has headroom below its 72 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. 66.7% of pupils at The Edge 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 Birmingham.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Birmingham 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. Birmingham Council school admissions (official) →
The Edge Academy: School Information
- Full address
- 946, Bristol Road South, Northfield, Birmingham, B31 2LQ
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Free schools alternative provision
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Free school meals
- 66.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 142071
Other Not applicable Schools in Birmingham
If The Edge Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
City of Birmingham School Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · B11 4LX
Edgbaston High School for Girls Catchment Area
Other independent school · B15 3TS
Norfolk House School Catchment Area
Other independent school · B15 3PS
West House School Catchment Area
Other independent school · B15 2NX
The Blue Coat School Birmingham Catchment Area
Other independent school · B17 0HR
King Edward's School Catchment Area
Other independent school · B15 2UA
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Edge 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.
Longwill A Primary School for Deaf Children Catchment Area
Foundation special school · Birmingham · 0.5 miles away
Victoria School Catchment Area
Community special school · Birmingham · 0.6 miles away
Newman University, Birmingham Catchment Area
Higher education institutions · Birmingham · 1.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Edge Academy
What is the catchment area for The Edge Academy? ▾
The catchment area for The Edge Academy is the geographic zone Birmingham 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. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Edge Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Edge Academy has a capacity of 72 places and currently has 3 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.
What is the admissions policy for The Edge Academy? ▾
Admission to The Edge Academy 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 The Edge Academy cover? ▾
The Edge Academy is a not applicable school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Edge Academy? ▾
The Edge Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.