The Shirestone Academy Catchment Area
The Shirestone Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 242 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
242
Pupils
240
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
The Shirestone Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Shirestone Academy 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.
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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 Shirestone Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Shirestone Road, Tile Cross, Birmingham, B33 0DH
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 57.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138425
Other Primary Schools in Birmingham
If The Shirestone Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
Shaw Hill Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B8 3AN
Adderley Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B8 1DZ
Barford Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B16 0EF
Beeches Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · B42 2PY
Bordesley Green Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B9 5XX
Cherry Orchard Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B20 2LB
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Shirestone Academy
Is The Shirestone Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Shirestone Academy currently has 242 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 240 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Shirestone Academy? ▾
Admission to The Shirestone 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 Shirestone Academy cover? ▾
The Shirestone Academy is a primary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Shirestone Academy? ▾
The Shirestone Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.