Beechfield School Catchment Area
Beechfield School is a academy converter primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 458 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
458
Pupils
420
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Beechfield School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Beechfield School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →Beechfield School — School Information
- Full address
- Gammons Lane, Watford, WD24 5TY
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 23.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145350
Other Primary Schools in Watford
If Beechfield School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Watford are the next closest alternatives.
Central Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · WD17 2LX
Chater Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 0WN
Chater Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 7RD
Field Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 0AZ
Watford Field School (Infant & Nursery) Catchment Area
Community school · WD18 0WF
Parkgate Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · WD24 7DN
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Frequently Asked Questions — Beechfield School
Is Beechfield School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Beechfield School currently has 458 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 420 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Beechfield School? ▾
Admission to Beechfield School is managed by Hertfordshire. 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 Beechfield School cover? ▾
Beechfield School is a primary school in Watford, Hertfordshire, 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 Beechfield School? ▾
Beechfield School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.