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Beacon Hill Community School

Beacon Hill Community School is a Secondary school in Wigton, Cumberland. Use our free interactive catchment tool to check whether any property falls within this school's catchment area.

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Ages 11-16Age range
SecondarySchool phase
39%Capacity used (137 of 350 pupils)
37.50%Free school meals eligible

⚠️ Important: Catchment Measuring Points Vary

School catchment distances are not always measured from the school's postcode or map pin. Some schools measure from the school gates, others from the main entrance, a specific published measuring point, or the centre of the school building. Always check Beacon Hill Community School's published admissions policy or contact Cumberland Council directly to confirm the exact measuring point before relying on any distance calculation.

School Details

School nameBeacon Hill Community School
URN112375
AddressMarket Square, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3EZ
Telephone01697320509
HeadteacherTom Hailwood (Executive Headteacher)
School typeCommunity school
PhaseSecondary
Age rangeAges 11-16
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
Approx. coordinates54.764017, -3.332691 (indicative only — see warning above)

Admissions Information

📌 How places are allocated at this school

This school is likely to use straight-line distance from home to school as its oversubscription criterion, making our catchment checker directly applicable. Always verify the exact measuring point with the school or local authority.

Key Information for Parents

📍 How to use our catchment tool

Click "Open Catchment Tool" above, add this school by searching for its name or postcode, enter the catchment distance from the school's admissions policy, then check any address to see if it falls inside or outside catchment.

📄 Find the admissions policy

The official admissions policy for Beacon Hill Community School will be published on the school's website or on the Cumberland Council website. Search for "Beacon Hill Community School admissions policy" to find the current year's document.

📋 Ofsted Inspection

Visit the Ofsted reports website to find the latest inspection report and rating for this school.

📋 Ofsted Inspection

Visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk and search for this school to find the latest inspection report and rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if my address is in the catchment area for Beacon Hill Community School?

Use our free catchment tool above. Enter the school's name or postcode to plot it on the map, add the catchment radius from the school's admissions policy, then use "Check Address" to test any postcode or address. Always verify the exact measuring point with Cumberland Council or the school directly.

Where can I find the official catchment distance for Beacon Hill Community School?

The school's admissions policy document contains the oversubscription criteria and published catchment distances. For community schools, Cumberland Council publishes annual admissions statistics including the furthest distance offered at each school. For academies and faith schools, check the school's own website.

Is the catchment area for Beacon Hill Community School the same every year?

No — catchment distances change year on year depending on how many children apply and how many places are available. Always use the most recent admissions data from the school or local authority.

What is the URN for Beacon Hill Community School?

The Unique Reference Number (URN) for Beacon Hill Community School is 112375. Use this to look up the school on the Get Information About Schools service or find Ofsted reports.

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