West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Catchment Area
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is a free s secondary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 779 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-16
Age range
779
Pupils
750
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for West Bromwich Collegiate Academy?
The catchment area for West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is the geographic zone Sandwell 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. Sandwell 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 West Bromwich Collegiate Academy are allocated by Sandwell 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 Sandwell before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sandwell catchment area documents →West Bromwich Collegiate Academy: at or above its 750 place limit
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy has a published admission number of 750 places. 779 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 104%. The school is at or above its published limit of 750 places. Sandwell 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. 35.9% of pupils at West Bromwich Collegiate Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sandwell.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Sandwell 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. Sandwell Council school admissions (official) →
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Kelvin Way, West Bromwich, B70 7LE
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 35.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147182
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to West Bromwich Collegiate Academy 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: West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
What is the catchment area for West Bromwich Collegiate Academy? ▾
The catchment area for West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is the geographic zone Sandwell 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. Sandwell publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is West Bromwich Collegiate Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, West Bromwich Collegiate Academy currently has 779 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for West Bromwich Collegiate Academy? ▾
Admission to West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is managed by Sandwell. 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 West Bromwich Collegiate Academy cover? ▾
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is a secondary school in West Bromwich, Sandwell, 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 West Bromwich Collegiate Academy? ▾
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.