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Sir John Leman High School Catchment Area

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

Sir John Leman High School is a academy converter secondary school in Beccles, Suffolk , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1439 pupils, and a capacity of 1476 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,439

Pupils

1,476

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Sir John Leman High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sir John Leman High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Suffolk. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Suffolk 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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Sir John Leman High School — School Information

Full address
Ringsfield Road, Beccles, NR34 9PG
Local authority
Suffolk
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.7% of pupils
DfE URN
137055

Other Secondary Schools in Beccles

If Sir John Leman High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Beccles are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sir John Leman High School

Is Sir John Leman High School oversubscribed?

Sir John Leman High School is operating close to its capacity of 1476 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sir John Leman High School?

Admission to Sir John Leman High School is managed by Suffolk. 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 Sir John Leman High School cover?

Sir John Leman High School is a secondary school in Beccles, Suffolk, 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 Sir John Leman High School?

Sir John Leman High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.