The Pioneers Academy Catchment Area
The Pioneers Academy is an other independent not applicable school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 98 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
11-16
Age range
98
Pupils
180
Capacity
54%
Fill rate
The Pioneers Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Pioneers Academy?
The catchment area for The Pioneers 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 Pioneers 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 Pioneers Academy: 180 places, 54% filled: places available
The Pioneers Academy has a published admission number of 180 places. 98 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 54%. At 54% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 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.
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 Pioneers Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Sycamore Road, Aston, Birmingham, B6 5UH
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Gender
- Girls
- DfE URN
- 150101
Other Not applicable Schools in Birmingham
If The Pioneers 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 Pioneers 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.
Birchfield Independent Girls' School Catchment Area
Other independent school · Birmingham · 0.6 miles away
Spring Hill High School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Birmingham · 0.9 miles away
Aston University Catchment Area
Higher education institutions · Birmingham · 1.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Pioneers Academy
What is the catchment area for The Pioneers Academy? ▾
The catchment area for The Pioneers 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 Pioneers Academy oversubscribed? ▾
The Pioneers Academy has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 98 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.
What is the admissions policy for The Pioneers Academy? ▾
Admission to The Pioneers 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 Pioneers Academy cover? ▾
The Pioneers 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.