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Beal High School Catchment Area

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

Beal High School is a academy converter secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 2610 pupils, and a capacity of 2840 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

2,610

Pupils

2,840

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Beal High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Beal High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Redbridge. 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: 92% 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 Redbridge before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Redbridge catchment area documents →

Beal High School — School Information

Full address
Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, IG4 5LP
Local authority
Redbridge
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
20% of pupils
DfE URN
140575

Other Secondary Schools in Ilford

If Beal High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ilford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Beal High School

Is Beal High School oversubscribed?

Beal High School is operating close to its capacity of 2840 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Beal High School?

Admission to Beal High School is managed by Redbridge. 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 Beal High School cover?

Beal High School is a secondary school in Ilford, Redbridge, 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 Beal High School?

Beal High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.