The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School

A good voluntary aided school school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School.

Exmouth, EX82SR Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
42.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 50.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
8 June 2011
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
1 Beacon Place
Exmouth, EX82SR

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
113430
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Address
1 Beacon Place, Exmouth, EX8 2SR
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Exeter
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
166
Free School Meals
24.7% (41 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.6% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 106.0
2023 103.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

The Beacon Church of England (VA) Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 106.0
2024 105.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
21
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
166 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Living life in all its fullness (John 10:10)"

Confident individuals Successful learners Responsible citizens Appreciative and respectful of other peoples uniqueness and talents

The Beacon is The Beacon C of E (VA) Primary & Pre-School with Church of England ethos. The school works closely with Holy Trinity Church and is part of Exmouth Coastal Churches. Collective Worship is a regular feature, with church links and Bible-based reflections guiding values.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

The Beacon Pre-School Holiday Club

Facilities

Foundation Stage Unit with garden Garden and outside learning space Two rooms that can be used as one large space or as two separate classrooms

Curriculum Highlights

Communication and language Physical development Personal, social and emotional development Literacy Mathematics Understanding the world Expressive arts and design

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: No After-School Care: No

We are not yet offering extended schools (ie breakfast and after school club) at this time but do let us know if you would like to make use of it, we aim to provide these services when it's financially viable to do so.

SEND Provision

Our SENDCos are Mrs Kumar and Mrs Billington.

Admissions Criteria

We aim to enroll new starters at the beginning of the next half term following confirmation of a place. In February 2023, we opened to children from the term after their third birthday. The Pre-School operates as a governor-run setting with Foundation Stage Unit provision.

Financial Information

Session prices: Morning 09:00-12:00 (3 hours): £20.70 for 3-year-olds; £23.46 for 2-year-olds. Afternoon 12:00-15:00 (3 hours): £20.70 / £23.46. Standard day 09:00-15:00 (6 hours): £41.40 / £46.92. Hourly (from 22 April 2025): 3-year-olds £6.90; 2-year-olds £7.82. School dinners £2.60 per day. Extra funded places for funded hours and EYPP information available on GOV.UK/Devon pages.

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