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Alfriston School Catchment Area

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

Alfriston School is an academy special converter not applicable school in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 164 pupils, and a capacity of 150 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-18

Age range

164

Pupils

150

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2013

Alfriston School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Alfriston School?

The catchment area for Alfriston School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Alfriston School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Buckinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 164 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

Alfriston School: at or above its 150 place limit

Alfriston School has a published admission number of 150 places. 164 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 109%. The school is at or above its published limit of 150 places. Buckinghamshire 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. 31.3% of pupils at Alfriston School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Buckinghamshire.

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

Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

Alfriston School: School Information

Full address
Penn Road, Knotty Green, Beaconsfield, HP9 2TS
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
Gender
Girls
Free school meals
31.3% of pupils
DfE URN
137934

Other Not applicable Schools in Beaconsfield

If Alfriston School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Beaconsfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Alfriston 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: Alfriston School

What is the catchment area for Alfriston School?

The catchment area for Alfriston School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Alfriston School oversubscribed?

Yes, Alfriston School currently has 164 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 150 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Alfriston School?

Admission to Alfriston School is managed by Buckinghamshire. 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 Alfriston School cover?

Alfriston School is a not applicable school in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, 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 Alfriston School?

Alfriston School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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