Belfairs Academy Catchment Area
Belfairs Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1606 pupils, and a capacity of 1440 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,606
Pupils
1,440
Capacity
112%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Belfairs Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Belfairs Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Highlands Boulevard, Leigh-on-Sea, SS9 3TG
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 20.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138174
Other Secondary Schools in Leigh-on-Sea
If Belfairs Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leigh-on-Sea are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Belfairs Academy
Is Belfairs Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Belfairs Academy currently has 1606 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1440 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Belfairs Academy? ▾
Admission to Belfairs Academy is managed by Southend-on-Sea. 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 Belfairs Academy cover? ▾
Belfairs Academy is a secondary school in Leigh-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, 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 Belfairs Academy? ▾
Belfairs Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.