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The New Beacon School Catchment Area

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

The New Beacon School is an other independent not applicable school in Sevenoaks, Kent , serving pupils aged 2-14, with 293 pupils, and a capacity of 397 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-14

Age range

293

Pupils

397

Capacity

74%

Fill rate

The New Beacon School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The New Beacon School?

The catchment area for The New Beacon School is the geographic zone Kent 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. Kent 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 New Beacon School is set by Kent 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 Kent 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 New Beacon School: 397 places, 74% filled: places available

The New Beacon School has a published admission number of 397 places. 293 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 74%. At 74% full, the school currently has headroom below its 397 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.

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

Kent 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 Kent school admissions →

The New Beacon School: School Information

Full address
Brittains Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 2PB
Local authority
Kent
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-14 years
Gender
Boys
Admissions policy
Non-selective
DfE URN
118955

Other Not applicable Schools in Sevenoaks

If The New Beacon School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Sevenoaks are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to The New Beacon 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 New Beacon School

What is the catchment area for The New Beacon School?

The catchment area for The New Beacon School is the geographic zone Kent 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. Kent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The New Beacon School oversubscribed?

The New Beacon School has a capacity of 397 places and currently has 293 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kent.

What is the admissions policy for The New Beacon School?

Admission to The New Beacon School is managed by Kent. 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 New Beacon School cover?

The New Beacon School is a not applicable school in Sevenoaks, Kent, serving pupils aged 2-14. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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