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Beecroft Academy Catchment Area

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

Beecroft Academy is a academy converter primary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 4–11, with 413 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

4–11

Age range

413

Pupils

420

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Beecroft Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Beecroft Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Central Bedfordshire. 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: 98% 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 Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →

Beecroft Academy — School Information

Full address
Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DW
Local authority
Central Bedfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4–11 years
Free school meals
19.6% of pupils
DfE URN
140276

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If Beecroft Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Dunstable are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Beecroft Academy

Is Beecroft Academy oversubscribed?

Beecroft Academy is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Beecroft Academy?

Admission to Beecroft Academy is managed by Central Bedfordshire. 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 Beecroft Academy cover?

Beecroft Academy is a primary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 4–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Beecroft Academy?

Beecroft Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.