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The Heights Academy Catchment Area

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

The Heights Academy is a free s special not applicable school in Solihull , serving pupils aged 7-16, with 49 pupils, and a capacity of 116 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

7-16

Age range

49

Pupils

116

Capacity

42%

Fill rate

The Heights Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Heights Academy?

The catchment area for The Heights Academy 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Solihull 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 Heights Academy is set by Solihull 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 Solihull before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Solihull catchment area documents →

The Heights Academy: 116 places, 42% filled: places available

The Heights Academy has a published admission number of 116 places. 49 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 42%. At 42% full, the school currently has headroom below its 116 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. 55.1% of pupils at The Heights 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 Solihull.

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 →

The Heights Academy: School Information

Full address
Auckland Drive, Solihull, B36 0DD
Local authority
Solihull
School type
Free schools special
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
55.1% of pupils
DfE URN
149753

Other Not applicable Schools in Solihull

If The Heights Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Solihull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Heights 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Heights Academy

What is the catchment area for The Heights Academy?

The catchment area for The Heights Academy 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, after looked-after children and siblings. Solihull publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Heights Academy oversubscribed?

The Heights Academy has a capacity of 116 places and currently has 49 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Solihull.

What is the admissions policy for The Heights Academy?

Admission to The Heights Academy is managed by Solihull. 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 Heights Academy cover?

The Heights Academy is a not applicable school in Solihull, serving pupils aged 7-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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