Beal High School

A good academy converter school in Redbridge. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Beal High School.

Ilford, IG45LP Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
68.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.62
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 81.5%
Continue in education or training
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 80.0%
Sustained employment
22.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 7.0%
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

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 November 2021
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
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
Woodford Bridge Road
Ilford, IG45LP

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140575
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, IG4 5LP
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
2840 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
2,628
Free School Meals
18.1% (476 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (87 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
12.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
55.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.5
English Attainment 8:
11.8
Maths Attainment 8:
11.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.6
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.5
Ebacc English:
98.6%
Ebacc Entry:
39.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
97.8%
Ebacc Languages:
90.4%
Ebacc Maths:
98.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.62
Progress 8 Range:
0.47 to 0.77
University Progression:
76.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
80.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
7.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
7.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
76%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
439 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
81.5 (+29.5 vs average)
Education Continuation:
80.0 (+23.9 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
39.0 (+19.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
55.4 (+15.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
12.5 (5.0 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
164 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
328
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
2,628 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
(121 students)
Religious Studies (GCE A level)
(64 students)
Building / Construction Operations (General / Combined) (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
(8 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
(12 students)
Chemistry (GCE A level)
(61 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Beal High School is outstanding. It is a diverse, vibrant community with a strong sense of mutual respect and a high expectations inclusive culture. Our students experience a rich, varied curriculum which unlocks their potential, ensuring outstanding outcomes and confident progression for all.

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