What did Ofsted judge The Arthur Terry School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Arthur Terry School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Arthur Terry School?

The Arthur Terry School has 1,758 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Arthur Terry School take?

The Arthur Terry School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The Arthur Terry School located?

The Arthur Terry School is located in Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ, Birmingham.

How do I apply to The Arthur Terry School?

The Arthur Terry School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into The Arthur Terry School?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Arthur Terry School was 0.993 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at The Arthur Terry School?

When The Arthur Terry School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children (including previously looked after children from outside of England); 2. Siblings currently attending — Children with a brother or a sister already at the academy who will still be in attendance in September 2026. Siblings of sixth formers do NOT qualify for a sibling claim; 3. Nearest to the academy — Children who live nearest the Academy. The school offers 280 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In a very small number of cases it may not be possible to decide between the applications of those pupils who are the final qualifiers for a place... the Local Authority will use a computerised system to randomly select the child to be offered the final place.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Arthur Terry School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.6% of pupils at The Arthur Terry School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at The Arthur Terry School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after or previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children (including previously looked after children from outside of England).
2Siblings currently attending — Children with a brother or a sister already at the academy who will still be in attendance in September 2026. Siblings of sixth formers do NOT qualify for a sibling claim.
3Nearest to the academy — Children who live nearest the Academy.

If two applications tie: In a very small number of cases it may not be possible to decide between the applications of those pupils who are the final qualifiers for a place... the Local Authority will use a computerised system to randomly select the child to be offered the final place.

Any child with a statement of special educational needs/EHC Plan naming the academy has overall priority and is not an oversubscription criterion. Distances measured as straight-line between home and main school gate on Kittoe Road. Separate Year 12 external applicant admissions also described with criteria a) looked after/previously looked after children, b) students who live nearest the academy. Transcribed from the school's own determined admission arrangements as published by Birmingham City Council. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted first; that is a statutory duty, not an oversubscription criterion. | Previously recorded here: Cut-off distances (2026 refresh): Birmingham council publication.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Arthur Terry School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Arthur Terry School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Arthur Terry School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Arthur Terry School?: The Arthur Terry School has 1,758 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Arthur Terry School take?: The Arthur Terry School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Arthur Terry School located?: The Arthur Terry School is located in Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ, Birmingham.
How do I apply to The Arthur Terry School?: The Arthur Terry School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into The Arthur Terry School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Arthur Terry School was 0.993 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Arthur Terry School?: When The Arthur Terry School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children (including previously looked after children from outside of England); 2. Siblings currently attending — Children with a brother or a sister already at the academy who will still be in attendance in September 2026. Siblings of sixth formers do NOT qualify for a sibling claim; 3. Nearest to the academy — Children who live nearest the Academy. The school offers 280 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In a very small number of cases it may not be possible to decide between the applications of those pupils who are the final qualifiers for a place... the Local Authority will use a computerised system to randomly select the child to be offered the final place.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Arthur Terry School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.6% of pupils at The Arthur Terry School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at The Arthur Terry School, year by year →

How places are decided at The Arthur Terry School

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after or previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children (including previously looked after children from outside of England).
2Siblings currently attending — Children with a brother or a sister already at the academy who will still be in attendance in September 2026. Siblings of sixth formers do NOT qualify for a sibling claim.
3Nearest to the academy — Children who live nearest the Academy.

The Arthur Terry School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Arthur Terry School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Arthur Terry School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Arthur Terry School?: The Arthur Terry School has 1,758 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Arthur Terry School take?: The Arthur Terry School admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Arthur Terry School located?: The Arthur Terry School is located in Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ, Birmingham.
How do I apply to The Arthur Terry School?: The Arthur Terry School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into The Arthur Terry School?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Arthur Terry School was 0.993 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Arthur Terry School?: When The Arthur Terry School has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after or previously looked after children — Looked after or previously looked after children (including previously looked after children from outside of England); 2. Siblings currently attending — Children with a brother or a sister already at the academy who will still be in attendance in September 2026. Siblings of sixth formers do NOT qualify for a sibling claim; 3. Nearest to the academy — Children who live nearest the Academy. The school offers 280 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In a very small number of cases it may not be possible to decide between the applications of those pupils who are the final qualifiers for a place... the Local Authority will use a computerised system to randomly select the child to be offered the final place.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Arthur Terry School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 65.6% of pupils at The Arthur Terry School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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