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Thorns Collegiate Academy Catchment Area

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

Thorns Collegiate Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Brierley Hill, Dudley , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 895 pupils, and a capacity of 1000 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

895

Pupils

1,000

Capacity

90%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2024

Thorns Collegiate Academy Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 90% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

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Thorns Collegiate Academy — School Information

Full address
Stockwell Avenue, Brierley Hill, DY5 2NU
Local authority
Dudley
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
34.5% of pupils
DfE URN
143818

Frequently Asked Questions — Thorns Collegiate Academy

Is Thorns Collegiate Academy oversubscribed?

Thorns Collegiate Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1000 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Thorns Collegiate Academy?

Admission to Thorns Collegiate Academy is managed by Dudley. 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 Thorns Collegiate Academy cover?

Thorns Collegiate Academy is a secondary school in Brierley Hill, Dudley, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thorns Collegiate Academy?

Thorns Collegiate Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.