Barr Beacon School

A good academy converter school in Walsall. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Barr Beacon School.

Walsall, WS90RF Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.19
English & Maths grade 4+ %
65.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 80.6%
Continue in education or training
63.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.0%
Sustained employment
29.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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

Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 November 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Location & Contact

Address
Old Hall Lane
Aldridge
Walsall, WS90RF
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School Information

URN
136885
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RF
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
98 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
195
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,557 pupils
11-18

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,557
Free School Meals
21.0% (327 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.3% (20 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
69.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
11.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
13.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
69%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
98 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Computer Architecture / Systems (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Art & Design (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(38 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(13 students)
Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
56.6 (+37.2 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
80.6 (+28.6 vs average)
Education Continuation:
69.0 (+12.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.4 (+10.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.19 (+0.4 vs average)

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores

Attainment 8:
50.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.1
English Attainment 8:
11.2
Maths Attainment 8:
10.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.7

EBacc Subject Performance

Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.1
Ebacc English:
99.2%
Ebacc Entry:
56.6%
Ebacc Humanities:
98.8%
Ebacc Languages:
88.8%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
99.6%

Progress Measures

Progress 8:
0.19
Progress 8 Range:
0.02 to 0.36
University Progression:
69.0%