The Beacon College Catchment Area
The Beacon College is a free s special not applicable school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 16-19, with 43 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
16-19
Age range
43
Pupils
60
Capacity
72%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2024
The Beacon College Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Beacon College?
The catchment area for The Beacon College is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of 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 The Beacon College is set by Herefordshire, County of 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 Herefordshire, County of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Herefordshire, County of catchment area documents →The Beacon College: 60 places, 72% filled: places available
The Beacon College has a published admission number of 60 places. 43 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 72%. At 72% full, the school currently has headroom below its 60 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.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Hereford.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Herefordshire, County of 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 Herefordshire, County of school admissions →
The Beacon College: School Information
- Full address
- Eastnor Drive, Hereford, HR1 1NZ
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 16-19 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- DfE URN
- 148636
Other Not applicable Schools in Hereford
If The Beacon College is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Hereford are the next closest alternatives.
Hereford Cathedral School With A Junior School Catchment Area
Other independent school · HR1 2NG
Herefordshire Pupil Referral Service Catchment Area
Pupil referral unit · HR1 2DY
Royal National College for the Blind Catchment Area
Special post 16 institution · HR1 1DT
Barrs Court School Catchment Area
Academy special converter · HR1 1EQ
Compass Community School Hereford Catchment Area
Other independent special school · HR8 1HT
G.E.M Hereford Catchment Area
Other independent special school · HR4 0NU
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Beacon College 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Beacon College
What is the catchment area for The Beacon College? ▾
The catchment area for The Beacon College is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Beacon College oversubscribed? ▾
The Beacon College has a capacity of 60 places and currently has 43 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Herefordshire, County of.
What is the admissions policy for The Beacon College? ▾
Admission to The Beacon College is managed by Herefordshire, County of. 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 The Beacon College cover? ▾
The Beacon College is a not applicable school in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, serving pupils aged 16-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Beacon College? ▾
The Beacon College was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.