Beaminster School Catchment Area
Beaminster School is a voluntary controlled secondary school in Beaminster, Dorset , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 679 pupils, and a capacity of 760 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
679
Pupils
760
Capacity
89%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Beaminster School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Beaminster School is managed by Dorset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Beaminster School — School Information
- Full address
- Newtown, Beaminster, DT8 3EP
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Religious character
- Christian
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 22.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113884
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Frequently Asked Questions — Beaminster School
Is Beaminster School oversubscribed? ▾
Beaminster School has a capacity of 760 places and currently has 679 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.
What is the admissions policy for Beaminster School? ▾
Beaminster School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Dorset before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Beaminster School cover? ▾
Beaminster School is a secondary school in Beaminster, Dorset, 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 Beaminster School? ▾
Beaminster School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.