The University of Birmingham School Catchment Area
The University of Birmingham School is a free s secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1177 pupils, and a capacity of 1150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-19
Age range
1,177
Pupils
1,150
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
The University of Birmingham School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The University of Birmingham School?
The catchment area for The University of Birmingham School is the geographic zone Birmingham 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. Birmingham 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 University of Birmingham School are allocated by Birmingham 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 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 University of Birmingham School: at or above its 1150 place limit
The University of Birmingham School has a published admission number of 1150 places. 1177 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1150 places. Birmingham allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.2% of pupils at The University of Birmingham School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Birmingham.
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 University of Birmingham School: School Information
- Full address
- Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6QU
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 38.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140863
Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham
If The University of Birmingham School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Birmingham are the next closest alternatives.
Hodge Hill Girls' School Catchment Area
Community school · B36 8EY
Kings Heath Secondary School Catchment Area
Community school · B13 0QP
Bordesley Green Girls' School & Sixth Form Catchment Area
Community school · B9 4TR
Queensbridge School Catchment Area
Foundation school · B13 8QB
Selly Park Girls' School Catchment Area
Community school · B29 7PH
Wheelers Lane Technology College Catchment Area
Community school · B13 0SF
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to The University of Birmingham School 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 University of Birmingham School
What is the catchment area for The University of Birmingham School? ▾
The catchment area for The University of Birmingham School is the geographic zone Birmingham 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. Birmingham publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The University of Birmingham School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, The University of Birmingham School currently has 1177 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The University of Birmingham School? ▾
Admission to The University of Birmingham School 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 University of Birmingham School cover? ▾
The University of Birmingham School is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The University of Birmingham School? ▾
The University of Birmingham School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.