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Abbot Beyne School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Abbot Beyne School is a voluntary controlled secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 828 pupils, and a capacity of 1189 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

828

Pupils

1,189

Capacity

70%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

Abbot Beyne School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Abbot Beyne School?

The catchment area for Abbot Beyne School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire 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 Abbot Beyne School are allocated by Staffordshire 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.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Abbot Beyne School: 1189 places, 70% filled: places available

Abbot Beyne School has a published admission number of 1189 places. 828 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 70%. At 70% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1189 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.2% of pupils at Abbot Beyne School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Staffordshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Abbot Beyne School: School Information

Full address
Linnell Building, Osborne Street, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0JL
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
31.2% of pupils
DfE URN
124449

Other Secondary Schools in Burton-on-Trent

If Abbot Beyne School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Burton-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Abbot Beyne School 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Abbot Beyne School

What is the catchment area for Abbot Beyne School?

The catchment area for Abbot Beyne School is the geographic zone Staffordshire 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. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Abbot Beyne School oversubscribed?

Abbot Beyne School has a capacity of 1189 places and currently has 828 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Abbot Beyne School?

Admission to Abbot Beyne School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 Abbot Beyne School cover?

Abbot Beyne School is a secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Abbot Beyne School?

Abbot Beyne School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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