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Beacon Academy Catchment Area

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

Beacon Academy is a academy converter primary school in Bodmin, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 448 pupils, and a capacity of 480 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–11

Age range

448

Pupils

480

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Beacon Academy Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cornwall 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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Beacon Academy — School Information

Full address
38 Robartes Road, Bodmin, PL31 1JQ
Local authority
Cornwall
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3–11 years
Free school meals
44.1% of pupils
DfE URN
142958

Other Primary Schools in Bodmin

If Beacon Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Bodmin are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Beacon Academy

Is Beacon Academy oversubscribed?

Beacon Academy is operating close to its capacity of 480 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Beacon Academy?

Admission to Beacon Academy is managed by Cornwall. 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 primary school in Bodmin, Cornwall, serving pupils aged 3–11. 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 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.