Wheelers Lane Technology College Catchment Area
Wheelers Lane Technology College is a community secondary school in Birmingham , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 664 pupils, and a capacity of 650 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11-16
Age range
664
Pupils
650
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Wheelers Lane Technology College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Wheelers Lane Technology College?
The catchment area for Wheelers Lane Technology 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 Wheelers Lane Technology 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.
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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 →Wheelers Lane Technology College: at or above its 650 place limit
Wheelers Lane Technology College has a published admission number of 650 places. 664 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 102%. The school is at or above its published limit of 650 places. Birmingham 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. 37.2% of pupils at Wheelers Lane Technology College are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across 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) →
Wheelers Lane Technology College: School Information
- Full address
- Wheelers Lane, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B13 0SF
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 37.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 103501
Other Secondary Schools in Birmingham
If Wheelers Lane Technology 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
Hodge Hill College Catchment Area
Community school · B36 8HB
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Wheelers Lane Technology 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.
Bishop Challoner Catholic College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · Birmingham · 0.3 miles away
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls Catchment Area
Academy converter · Birmingham · 0.6 miles away
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys Catchment Area
Academy converter · Birmingham · 0.6 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wheelers Lane Technology College
What is the catchment area for Wheelers Lane Technology College? ▾
The catchment area for Wheelers Lane Technology 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 Wheelers Lane Technology College oversubscribed? ▾
Yes, Wheelers Lane Technology College currently has 664 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 650 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Wheelers Lane Technology College? ▾
Admission to Wheelers Lane Technology 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 Wheelers Lane Technology College cover? ▾
Wheelers Lane Technology College 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.