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The Beech Academy Catchment Area

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

The Beech Academy is an academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 114 pupils, and a capacity of 100 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-19

Age range

114

Pupils

100

Capacity

114%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

The Beech Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Beech Academy?

The catchment area for The Beech Academy is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire 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 Beech Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Nottinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 114 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 100 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Nottinghamshire publishes the 2027 The Beech Academy numbers →

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.

Find Nottinghamshire catchment area documents →

The Beech Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 114% capacity

The Beech Academy has a published admission number of 100 places. 114 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 114%. At 114% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Nottinghamshire allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 54.3% of pupils at The Beech Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Mansfield.

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

Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire Council school admissions (official) →

The Beech Academy: School Information

Full address
Fairholme Drive, Mansfield, NG19 6DX
Local authority
Nottinghamshire
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-19 years
Free school meals
54.3% of pupils
DfE URN
140854

Other Not applicable Schools in Mansfield

If The Beech Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Mansfield are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The Beech Academy 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 Beech Academy

What is the catchment area for The Beech Academy?

The catchment area for The Beech Academy is the geographic zone Nottinghamshire 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. Nottinghamshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Beech Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, The Beech Academy currently has 114 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 100 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for The Beech Academy?

Admission to The Beech Academy is managed by Nottinghamshire. 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 Beech Academy cover?

The Beech Academy is a not applicable school in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Beech Academy?

The Beech Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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