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Begdale House School Catchment Area

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

Begdale House School is an other independent special not applicable school in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire , serving pupils aged 10-17, with 19 pupils, and a capacity of 36 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

10-17

Age range

19

Pupils

36

Capacity

53%

Fill rate

Begdale House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Begdale House School?

The catchment area for Begdale House School is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire 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. Cambridgeshire 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 Begdale House School is set by Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cambridgeshire catchment area documents →

Begdale House School: 36 places, 53% filled: places available

Begdale House School has a published admission number of 36 places. 19 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 53%. At 53% full, the school currently has headroom below its 36 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.

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

Cambridgeshire 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. Cambridgeshire Council school admissions (official) →

Begdale House School: School Information

Full address
Begdale Road, Elm, Wisbech, PE14 0AZ
Local authority
Cambridgeshire
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
10-17 years
DfE URN
136236

Other Not applicable Schools in Wisbech

If Begdale House School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Wisbech are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Begdale House 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: Begdale House School

What is the catchment area for Begdale House School?

The catchment area for Begdale House School is the geographic zone Cambridgeshire 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. Cambridgeshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Begdale House School oversubscribed?

Begdale House School has a capacity of 36 places and currently has 19 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cambridgeshire.

What is the admissions policy for Begdale House School?

Admission to Begdale House School is managed by Cambridgeshire. 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 Begdale House School cover?

Begdale House School is a not applicable school in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, serving pupils aged 10-17. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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