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Waverley Studio College Catchment Area

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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