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The Streetly Academy Catchment Area

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

The Streetly Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, Walsall , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1500 pupils, and a capacity of 1341 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

1,500

Pupils

1,341

Capacity

112%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

The Streetly Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Streetly Academy?

The catchment area for The Streetly Academy is the geographic zone Walsall 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. Walsall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, The Streetly Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Walsall. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1500 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1341 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Walsall publishes the 2027 The Streetly Academy numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Walsall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Walsall catchment area documents →

The Streetly Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 112% capacity

The Streetly Academy has a published admission number of 1341 places. 1500 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 112%. At 112% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Walsall allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.5% of pupils at The Streetly Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Walsall.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Walsall 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. Walsall Council school admissions (official) →

The Streetly Academy: School Information

Full address
Queslett Road East, Sutton Coldfield, B74 2EX
Local authority
Walsall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.5% of pupils
DfE URN
137707

Other Secondary Schools in Sutton Coldfield

If The Streetly Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Sutton Coldfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Streetly 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 Streetly Academy

What is the catchment area for The Streetly Academy?

The catchment area for The Streetly Academy is the geographic zone Walsall 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. Walsall publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Streetly Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, The Streetly Academy currently has 1500 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1341 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Streetly Academy?

Admission to The Streetly Academy is managed by Walsall. 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 Streetly Academy cover?

The Streetly Academy is a secondary school in Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, 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 Streetly Academy?

The Streetly Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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