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Tile Cross Academy Catchment Area

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

Tile Cross Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 624 pupils, and a capacity of 630 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

624

Pupils

630

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Tile Cross Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Tile Cross 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.

Operating near capacity: 99% 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 Birmingham 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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Tile Cross Academy — School Information

Full address
Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham, B33 9UF
Local authority
Birmingham
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
71.5% of pupils
DfE URN
144306

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Frequently Asked Questions — Tile Cross Academy

Is Tile Cross Academy oversubscribed?

Tile Cross Academy is operating close to its capacity of 630 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Tile Cross Academy?

Admission to Tile Cross 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 Tile Cross Academy cover?

Tile Cross Academy is a secondary 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.

What is the Ofsted rating for Tile Cross Academy?

Tile Cross Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.