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Beckmead Moundwood Academy Catchment Area

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

Beckmead Moundwood Academy is a free s alternative provision not applicable school in Harlow, Essex , serving pupils aged 4-16, with 64 pupils, and a capacity of 89 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

4-16

Age range

64

Pupils

89

Capacity

72%

Fill rate

Beckmead Moundwood Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Beckmead Moundwood Academy?

The catchment area for Beckmead Moundwood Academy is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex 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 Beckmead Moundwood Academy is set by Essex 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 Essex 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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Beckmead Moundwood Academy: 89 places, 72% filled: places available

Beckmead Moundwood Academy has a published admission number of 89 places. 64 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 89 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. 60.9% of pupils at Beckmead Moundwood 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 Harlow.

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

Essex 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. Essex Council school admissions (official) →

Beckmead Moundwood Academy: School Information

Full address
Commonside Road, Harlow, CM18 7EZ
Local authority
Essex
School type
Free schools alternative provision
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
4-16 years
Free school meals
60.9% of pupils
DfE URN
148008

Other Not applicable Schools in Harlow

If Beckmead Moundwood Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Harlow are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Beckmead Moundwood 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: Beckmead Moundwood Academy

What is the catchment area for Beckmead Moundwood Academy?

The catchment area for Beckmead Moundwood Academy is the geographic zone Essex 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. Essex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Beckmead Moundwood Academy oversubscribed?

Beckmead Moundwood Academy has a capacity of 89 places and currently has 64 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Essex.

What is the admissions policy for Beckmead Moundwood Academy?

Admission to Beckmead Moundwood Academy is managed by Essex. 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 Beckmead Moundwood Academy cover?

Beckmead Moundwood Academy is a not applicable school in Harlow, Essex, 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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