St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Catchment Area
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Bedlington, Northumberland , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1056 pupils, and a capacity of 1140 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–18
Age range
1,056
Pupils
1,140
Capacity
93%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy Catchment Area Information
Admission to St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is managed by Northumberland and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Northumberland 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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- Full address
- Ridge Terrace, Bedlington, NE22 6ED
- Local authority
- Northumberland
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 30.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 141814
Other Secondary Schools in Bedlington
If St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bedlington are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy
Is St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy oversubscribed? ▾
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1140 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy? ▾
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Northumberland before each admissions cycle.
What age range does St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy cover? ▾
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Bedlington, Northumberland, 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 St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy? ▾
St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.