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St Bees School Catchment Area

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

St Bees School is an other independent not applicable school in Cumberland , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 102 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

11-18

Age range

102

Pupils

180

Capacity

57%

Fill rate

St Bees School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Bees School?

The catchment area for St Bees School is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for St Bees School is set by Cumberland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Cumberland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Cumberland catchment area documents →

St Bees School: 180 places, 57% filled: places available

St Bees School has a published admission number of 180 places. 102 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 57%. At 57% full, the school currently has headroom below its 180 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Cumberland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Cumberland school admissions →

St Bees School: School Information

Full address
Wood Lane, ST BEES, CA27 0DS
Local authority
Cumberland
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-18 years
DfE URN
145292

Other Not applicable Schools in

If St Bees School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to St Bees School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: St Bees School

What is the catchment area for St Bees School?

The catchment area for St Bees School is the geographic zone Cumberland uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Cumberland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is St Bees School oversubscribed?

St Bees School has a capacity of 180 places and currently has 102 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Cumberland.

What is the admissions policy for St Bees School?

Admission to St Bees School is managed by Cumberland. 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 St Bees School cover?

St Bees School is a not applicable school in Cumberland, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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