Mountjoy School Catchment Area
Mountjoy School is a community special not applicable school in Beaminster, Dorset , serving pupils aged 4–19, with 112 pupils, and a capacity of 110 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
4–19
Age range
112
Pupils
110
Capacity
102%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Mountjoy School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Mountjoy School is set by Dorset and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Mountjoy School — School Information
- Full address
- Tunnel Road, Beaminster, DT8 3HB
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Community special school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 4–19 years
- Free school meals
- 41.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 113957
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mountjoy School
Is Mountjoy School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Mountjoy School currently has 112 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 110 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Mountjoy School? ▾
Admission to Mountjoy School is managed by Dorset. 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 Mountjoy School cover? ▾
Mountjoy School is a not applicable school in Beaminster, Dorset, serving pupils aged 4–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Mountjoy School? ▾
Mountjoy School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.