The Phoenix Collegiate Catchment Area
The Phoenix Collegiate is a foundation secondary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1920 pupils, and a capacity of 2008 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-18
Age range
1,920
Pupils
2,008
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Phoenix Collegiate Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Phoenix Collegiate?
The catchment area for The Phoenix Collegiate is the geographic zone Sandwell uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Sandwell publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at The Phoenix Collegiate are allocated by Sandwell using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sandwell before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sandwell catchment area documents →The Phoenix Collegiate: 2008 places, 96% filled: nearing capacity
The Phoenix Collegiate has a published admission number of 2008 places. 1920 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 96%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 2008, Sandwell'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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 43.1% of pupils at The Phoenix Collegiate 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 West Bromwich.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Sandwell 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. Sandwell Council school admissions (official) →
The Phoenix Collegiate: School Information
- Full address
- Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich, B71 2BX
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 43.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136091
Other Secondary Schools in West Bromwich
If The Phoenix Collegiate is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in West Bromwich are the next closest alternatives.
Sandwell Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · B71 4LG
George Salter Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · B70 9UW
Shireland Biomedical Utc Catchment Area
University technical college · B70 8DJ
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Catchment Area
Free schools · B70 7LE
Shireland CBSO Academy Catchment Area
Free schools · B70 8SZ
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to The Phoenix Collegiate 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Phoenix Collegiate
What is the catchment area for The Phoenix Collegiate? ▾
The catchment area for The Phoenix Collegiate is the geographic zone Sandwell uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Sandwell publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Phoenix Collegiate oversubscribed? ▾
The Phoenix Collegiate is operating close to its capacity of 2008 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for The Phoenix Collegiate? ▾
Admission to The Phoenix Collegiate is managed by Sandwell. 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 Phoenix Collegiate cover? ▾
The Phoenix Collegiate is a secondary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Phoenix Collegiate? ▾
The Phoenix Collegiate was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.