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Beacon Academy Catchment Area

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

Beacon Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 666 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

666

Pupils

750

Capacity

89%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Beacon Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Beacon Academy?

The catchment area for Beacon Academy is the geographic zone North East Lincolnshire 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. North East Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

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

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

Find North East Lincolnshire catchment area documents →

Beacon Academy: 750 places, 89% filled: places available

Beacon Academy has a published admission number of 750 places. 666 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 89%. At 89% full, the school currently has headroom below its 750 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. 48.2% of pupils at Beacon Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Cleethorpes.

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

North East Lincolnshire 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. Find North East Lincolnshire school admissions →

Beacon Academy: School Information

Full address
Chatsworth Place, Cleethorpes, DN35 9NF
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
48.2% of pupils
DfE URN
139649

Other Secondary Schools in Cleethorpes

If Beacon Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Cleethorpes are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Beacon Academy 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: Beacon Academy

What is the catchment area for Beacon Academy?

The catchment area for Beacon Academy is the geographic zone North East Lincolnshire 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. North East Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Beacon Academy oversubscribed?

Beacon Academy has a capacity of 750 places and currently has 666 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with North East Lincolnshire.

What is the admissions policy for Beacon Academy?

Admission to Beacon Academy is managed by North East Lincolnshire. 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 Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. 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 Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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