The Beacon School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Surrey. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Beacon School.

Banstead, SM71AG Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
51.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.14
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.8%
Continue in education or training
25.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Sustained employment
88.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 46.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
16 May 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Picquets Way
Banstead, SM71AG
Phone
1737359103
Website
thebeaconschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137735
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Picquets Way, Banstead, SM7 1AG
Website
www.thebeaconschool.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GLF SCHOOLS
Capacity
1,350 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,135
Free School Meals
15.4% (175 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (40 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
27.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
33.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
46.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
9.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
29%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
80 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.8 (+16.8 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.4 (+6.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
94 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
189
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,135 pupils
11-16

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 1 subject

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Endeavour Kindness Ambition Integrity

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher James Grant Duff describes The Beacon School as a dynamic, values-driven community where every student is valued. The aim is to provide a world-class education that helps students reach their potential, develop resilience and life skills, and achieve strong qualifications, guided by the values of Endeavour, Kindness, Community, Ambition and Integrity.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Basketball Cricket Chess & Puzzle Club Craft Club Choir Club Dance Club Drum Club Dungeons & Dragons Club Football (Girls & Boys teams) Netball Rugby Table Tennis Trampolining Wimbledon Ball Crew training TaeKwon-Do

Sports

Basketball Cricket Football (Girls & Boys) Netball Rugby Table Tennis Trampolining

Facilities

Learning Resource Centre (#Imagination Station) Ashcroft building (LRC located on the ground floor)

Curriculum Highlights

The Beacon Six teaching framework: Do Now (activation of prior knowledge), explicit vocabulary instruction, checking for understanding (mini whiteboards), Turn and Talk (verbal scaffolding), I Do, We Do, You Do modelling, and responsive teaching The Beacon Six emphasizes equity and progress for every learner

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