Beacon View Primary Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Portsmouth. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Beacon View Primary Academy.

Portsmouth, PO63PS Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

36

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
30.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 36.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

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

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
27 September 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
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
Allaway Avenue
Paulsgrove
Portsmouth, PO63PS
Phone
2392375302
Website
beaconviewprimary.co.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139065
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, PO6 3PS
Website
www.beaconviewprimary.co.uk
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
459 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
350
Free School Meals
61.6% (216 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
36.0%
Reading Score:
102.0
Maths Score:
100.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 102.0
2023 101.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
39
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
350 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The best in everyone"

Ambition Confidence Creativity Respect Enthusiasm Determination Responsibility Resilience

This ethos is our expression of our Christian roots, in schools which are fully inclusive and both welcome and respect students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Catherine Williams, Principal, welcomes families and highlights a focus on oracy, strong relationships, a village school feel, and the Great 8 values guiding learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Afterschool Club

Sports

Greenhouse Sports Sports festivals

Facilities

New facilities Two outdoor classrooms Edible Garden kitchen – RHS School Gardening Awards Level 1 Green Flag status

Curriculum Highlights

The curriculum aims to prepare children to understand the world around them and prepare them for the next stage of their education. Learners master both procedural knowledge (skills) and factual knowledge through repeated low-stakes quizzing. Curriculum is customised to meet the local needs of learners with progression and depth planned.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

SEND drop in sessions - a space to have a cuppa, decompress and support from peers.

Admissions Criteria

Portsmouth City Council coordinates all admissions to the Reception class at Beacon View Primary Academy. Beacon View welcomes children from a range of nursery schools, other settings or from home. Transfer from pre-school to Reception is not automatic. In-year transfers are handled by Portsmouth City Council.

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