Waverley Studio College Catchment Area
Waverley Studio College is a studio s secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 14-19, with 251 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
14-19
Age range
251
Pupils
300
Capacity
84%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2017
Waverley Studio College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Waverley Studio College?
The catchment area for Waverley Studio College 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 Waverley Studio College 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.
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 →Waverley Studio College: 300 places, 84% filled: places available
Waverley Studio College has a published admission number of 300 places. 251 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 300 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 41.9% of pupils at Waverley Studio College are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of 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) →
Waverley Studio College: School Information
- Full address
- 470 Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5SX
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Studio schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 14-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 41.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139788
Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham
If Waverley Studio College 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 Waverley Studio College 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: Waverley Studio College
What is the catchment area for Waverley Studio College? ▾
The catchment area for Waverley Studio College 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 Waverley Studio College oversubscribed? ▾
Waverley Studio College has a capacity of 300 places and currently has 251 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Birmingham.
What is the admissions policy for Waverley Studio College? ▾
Admission to Waverley Studio College 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 Waverley Studio College cover? ▾
Waverley Studio College is a secondary school in Birmingham, serving pupils aged 14-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Waverley Studio College? ▾
Waverley Studio College was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.