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Bromley Beacon Academy Catchment Area

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

Bromley Beacon Academy is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Orpington, Bromley , serving pupils aged 7–18, with 173 pupils, and a capacity of 168 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

7–18

Age range

173

Pupils

168

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Bromley Beacon Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bromley Beacon Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bromley. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 173 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 168 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bromley 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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Bromley Beacon Academy — School Information

Full address
Avalon Road, Orpington, BR6 9BD
Local authority
Bromley
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7–18 years
Free school meals
86% of pupils
DfE URN
141989

Other Not applicable Schools in Orpington

If Bromley Beacon Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Orpington are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bromley Beacon Academy

Is Bromley Beacon Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Bromley Beacon Academy currently has 173 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 168 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bromley Beacon Academy?

Admission to Bromley Beacon Academy is managed by Bromley. 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 Bromley Beacon Academy cover?

Bromley Beacon Academy is a not applicable school in Orpington, Bromley, serving pupils aged 7–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bromley Beacon Academy?

Bromley Beacon Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.