Beacon Academy Catchment Area
Beacon Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Crowborough, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1662 pupils, and a capacity of 1550 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,662
Pupils
1,550
Capacity
107%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
Beacon Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Beacon Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East Sussex. 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 East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- North Beeches Road, Crowborough, TN6 2AS
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 14.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137982
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Frequently Asked Questions — Beacon Academy
Is Beacon Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Beacon Academy currently has 1662 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1550 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Beacon Academy? ▾
Admission to Beacon Academy is managed by East Sussex. 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 Beacon Academy cover? ▾
Beacon Academy is a secondary school in Crowborough, East Sussex, 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 Beacon Academy? ▾
Beacon Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.