The Beacon School Catchment Area
The Beacon School is a academy converter secondary school in Banstead, Surrey , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1022 pupils, and a capacity of 1350 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
1,022
Pupils
1,350
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
The Beacon School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Beacon School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Surrey. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Surrey before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Surrey catchment area documents →The Beacon School — School Information
- Full address
- Picquets Way, Banstead, SM7 1AG
- Local authority
- Surrey
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 15.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137735
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Beacon School
Is The Beacon School oversubscribed? ▾
The Beacon School has a capacity of 1350 places and currently has 1022 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Surrey.
What is the admissions policy for The Beacon School? ▾
Admission to The Beacon School is managed by Surrey. 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 School cover? ▾
The Beacon School is a secondary school in Banstead, Surrey, serving pupils aged 11–16. 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 School? ▾
The Beacon School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.