Beacon Primary School

A outstanding community school school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Beacon Primary School.

Walsall, WV125HA Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
61.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 72.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
27 February 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Davis Road
New Invention
Walsall, WV125HA
Phone
1922710874
Website
beaconprimaryschool.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
131580
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Davis Road, New Invention, Walsall, WV12 5HA
Website
www.beaconprimaryschool.co.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Closed
Capacity
485 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
498
Free School Meals
49.5% (247 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.8% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
72.0 (+13.2 vs average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 104.0
2023 103.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Beacon Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 103.0 104.0
2024 105.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
498 pupils
2-11

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

"Lighting the way to a brighter future"

Be the best Everyone achieves Ambitious for all children Caring, Creative & Challenging Opportunity for all to succeed Nurturing

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Head Teacher Mrs Claire Chandler highlighting Beacon as a magical, unique school with a safe, happy, and fun learning environment and a commitment to high standards, broad curriculum and extra-curricular activities; invites engagement and visits.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Beacon After School Hub (BASH) Breakfast Club Extra-curricular after school clubs Sport after school clubs

Facilities

Bowling Green (full size crown green bowling green) Reading Forest library Playground libraries (book sheds) Book Vending Machine- Star Reader Classroom reading corners

Curriculum Highlights

Quality texts with cross-curricular links Themed corridors linked to year group topics Focus texts per year group (e.g., Year 1 Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs; Year 2 Pirate Pete; Year 3 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; Year 4 Running Wild; Year 5 Anglo-Saxon Boy; Year 6 Narnia) Reading Forest library and classroom reading corners

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Before and after school provision; includes Breakfast Club and Beacon After School Hub; offers a range of after school clubs.

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