Students are admitted to Hillcrest each year with regard to the authority admissions policy up to the standard limit of 120 places. The criteria for admissions are as follows:

• Students who are looked after by the Local Authority (Children in Public Care); who will be guaranteed a place at their nearest community school if it is not possible to meet any of their preferences.

• Students who have elder brothers and sisters who will still be in attendance at the school in September of the current academic year.

• Students who live nearest the school by straight line measurement.

Students with a statement of special educational needs/EHC plan is required to be admitted to the school that is named in the statement/plan. This gives such children overall priority for admission to the named school. 

To learn more about the Birmingham LEA admissions policy visit their website here: Birmingham School Admissions and Appeals Service

Please refer below to the Hillcrest School Admissions Policy 2027-28. We are currently in the process of consulting stakeholders on the 2027-2028 Admissions Policy. The consultation process will take place between  1st October 2025 - 31st January 2026. If you would like to participate in this process and express your views on the proposed policy, please email sconnor-hemming@hillcrest.bham.sch.uk