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Beechwood School Catchment Area

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

Beechwood School is a academy converter secondary school in Slough , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 830 pupils, and a capacity of 905 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

830

Pupils

905

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Beechwood School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Beechwood School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Slough. 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 Slough before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Slough catchment area documents →

Beechwood School — School Information

Full address
Long Readings Lane, Slough, SL2 1QE
Local authority
Slough
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
40.4% of pupils
DfE URN
143327

Other Secondary Schools in Slough

If Beechwood School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Slough are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Beechwood School

Is Beechwood School oversubscribed?

Beechwood School is operating close to its capacity of 905 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Beechwood School?

Admission to Beechwood School is managed by Slough. 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 Beechwood School cover?

Beechwood School is a secondary school in Slough, 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 Beechwood School?

Beechwood School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.