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
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 — 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
Other Secondary Schools in West Bromwich
If West Bromwich Collegiate Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in West Bromwich are the next closest alternatives.
Sandwell Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · B71 4LG
George Salter Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · B70 9UW
The Phoenix Collegiate Catchment Area
Foundation school · B71 2BX
Shireland Biomedical Utc Catchment Area
University technical college · B70 8DJ
Shireland CBSO Academy Catchment Area
Free schools · B70 8SZ
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Frequently Asked Questions — West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
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.