Budehaven Community School Catchment Area
Budehaven Community School is a foundation secondary school in Bude, Cornwall , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1140 pupils, and a capacity of 1516 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,140
Pupils
1,516
Capacity
75%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Budehaven Community School Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at Budehaven Community School are allocated by Cornwall using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Cornwall before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Cornwall catchment area documents →Budehaven Community School — School Information
- Full address
- Valley Road, Bude, EX23 8DQ
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- School type
- Foundation school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 23.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 112045
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Frequently Asked Questions — Budehaven Community School
Is Budehaven Community School oversubscribed? ▾
Budehaven Community School has a capacity of 1516 places and currently has 1140 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cornwall.
What is the admissions policy for Budehaven Community School? ▾
Admission to Budehaven Community School is managed by Cornwall. 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 Budehaven Community School cover? ▾
Budehaven Community School is a secondary school in Bude, Cornwall, 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 Budehaven Community School? ▾
Budehaven Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.