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The Becket School Catchment Area

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

The Becket School is a academy converter secondary school in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1180 pupils, and a capacity of 1087 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,180

Pupils

1,087

Capacity

109%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

The Becket School Catchment Area Information

Admission to The Becket School is managed by Nottinghamshire 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 1180 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1087 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Nottinghamshire 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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The Becket School — School Information

Full address
The Becket Way, Wilford Lane, West Bridgford, NG2 7QY
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
18.5% of pupils
DfE URN
137409

Other Secondary Schools in West Bridgford

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

Frequently Asked Questions — The Becket School

Is The Becket School oversubscribed?

Yes — The Becket School currently has 1180 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1087 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Becket School?

The Becket School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Nottinghamshire before each admissions cycle.

What age range does The Becket School cover?

The Becket School is a secondary school in West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, 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 Becket School?

The Becket School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.