Barr Beacon School Catchment Area
Barr Beacon School is a academy converter secondary school in Walsall , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1501 pupils, and a capacity of 1487 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,501
Pupils
1,487
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Barr Beacon School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Barr Beacon School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Walsall. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Walsall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Walsall catchment area documents →Barr Beacon School — School Information
- Full address
- Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RF
- Local authority
- Walsall
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 21.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136885
Other Secondary Schools in Walsall
If Barr Beacon School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Walsall are the next closest alternatives.
St Francis of Assisi Catholic College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · WS9 0RN
Walsall Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · WS3 3LX
Ormiston Shelfield Community Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · WS4 1BW
Shire Oak Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · WS9 9PA
Queen Mary's Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WS1 2PG
Queen Mary's High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · WS4 2AE
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Frequently Asked Questions — Barr Beacon School
Is Barr Beacon School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Barr Beacon School currently has 1501 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1487 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Barr Beacon School? ▾
Admission to Barr Beacon School is managed by Walsall. 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 Barr Beacon School cover? ▾
Barr Beacon School is a secondary school in Walsall, 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 Barr Beacon School? ▾
Barr Beacon School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.