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Beacon Lights Schools Catchment Area

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

Beacon Lights Schools is an other independent not applicable school in Halifax, Calderdale , serving pupils aged 4-16, with 188 pupils, and a capacity of 330 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-16

Age range

188

Pupils

330

Capacity

57%

Fill rate

Beacon Lights Schools Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Beacon Lights Schools?

The catchment area for Beacon Lights Schools is the geographic zone Calderdale 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. Calderdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Beacon Lights Schools is set by Calderdale and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

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

Find Calderdale catchment area documents →

Beacon Lights Schools: 330 places, 57% filled: places available

Beacon Lights Schools has a published admission number of 330 places. 188 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 57%. At 57% full, the school currently has headroom below its 330 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.

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

Calderdale 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 Calderdale school admissions →

Beacon Lights Schools: School Information

Full address
Lister Lane, Halifax, HX1 5JL
Local authority
Calderdale
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-16 years
DfE URN
147733

Other Not applicable Schools in Halifax

If Beacon Lights Schools is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Halifax are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Beacon Lights Schools 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 Lights Schools

What is the catchment area for Beacon Lights Schools?

The catchment area for Beacon Lights Schools is the geographic zone Calderdale 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. Calderdale publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Beacon Lights Schools oversubscribed?

Beacon Lights Schools has a capacity of 330 places and currently has 188 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Calderdale.

What is the admissions policy for Beacon Lights Schools?

Admission to Beacon Lights Schools is managed by Calderdale. 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 Lights Schools cover?

Beacon Lights Schools is a not applicable school in Halifax, Calderdale, serving pupils aged 4-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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