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Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area

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

Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School is a voluntary controlled primary school in Newbury, West Berkshire , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 23 pupils, and a capacity of 63 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

23

Pupils

63

Capacity

37%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2011

Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School?

The catchment area for Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School is the geographic zone West Berkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Berkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Admission to Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School is managed by West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find West Berkshire catchment area documents →

Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School: 63 places, 37% filled: places available

Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School has a published admission number of 63 places. 23 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 37%. At 37% full, the school currently has headroom below its 63 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. 43.5% of pupils at Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School 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 Newbury.

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

West Berkshire 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. Find West Berkshire school admissions →

Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School: School Information

Full address
Stanmore Road, Beedon, Newbury, RG20 8SL
Local authority
West Berkshire
School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
43.5% of pupils
DfE URN
109950

Other Primary Schools in Newbury

If Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Newbury are the next closest alternatives.

Other Church of England Schools in West Berkshire

Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School shares its religious character with these Church of England schools across West Berkshire. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School 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: Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School

What is the catchment area for Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School?

The catchment area for Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School is the geographic zone West Berkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. West Berkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School oversubscribed?

Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School has a capacity of 63 places and currently has 23 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with West Berkshire.

What is the admissions policy for Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School?

Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by West Berkshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School cover?

Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School is a primary school in Newbury, West Berkshire, 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 Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School?

Beedon C.E. (Controlled) Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2011. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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