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The Beaconsfield School Catchment Area

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

The Beaconsfield School is an academy converter secondary school in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 871 pupils, and a capacity of 875 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11-18

Age range

871

Pupils

875

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

The Beaconsfield School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Beaconsfield School?

The catchment area for The Beaconsfield School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, The Beaconsfield School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Buckinghamshire. 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: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

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

Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →

The Beaconsfield School: at or above its 875 place limit

The Beaconsfield School has a published admission number of 875 places. 871 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 875 places. Buckinghamshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.5% of pupils at The Beaconsfield School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Buckinghamshire.

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

Buckinghamshire 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. Buckinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

The Beaconsfield School: School Information

Full address
Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1SJ
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
22.5% of pupils
DfE URN
139367

Other Secondary Schools in Beaconsfield

If The Beaconsfield School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Beaconsfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to The Beaconsfield 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: The Beaconsfield School

What is the catchment area for The Beaconsfield School?

The catchment area for The Beaconsfield School is the geographic zone Buckinghamshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary 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. Buckinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Beaconsfield School oversubscribed?

The Beaconsfield School is operating close to its capacity of 875 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Beaconsfield School?

Admission to The Beaconsfield School is managed by Buckinghamshire. 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 Beaconsfield School cover?

The Beaconsfield School is a secondary school in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, 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 The Beaconsfield School?

The Beaconsfield School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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