Beechwood School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Slough. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Beechwood School.

Slough, SL21QE Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

46

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
38.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.74
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.5%
Continue in education or training
40.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
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
24 January 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Long Readings Lane
Slough, SL21QE
Phone
1753520473
Website
beechwood.slough.sch.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143327
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Long Readings Lane, Slough, SL2 1QE
Website
http://www.beechwood.slough.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SCHELWOOD TRUST
Capacity
905 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
847
Free School Meals
39.1% (331 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
37.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
34.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.5
English Attainment 8:
8.1
Maths Attainment 8:
7.5
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.5
Ebacc English:
97.9%
Ebacc Entry:
8.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.1%
Ebacc Languages:
36.6%
Ebacc Maths:
98.6%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.74
Progress 8 Range:
-0.98 to -0.50
University Progression:
47.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
47.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
17.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
47%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
36 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
53 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
106
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
847 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Media/Film/Tv Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(19 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(16 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★ ★★★★
(16 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★ ★★★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Excellence Kindness

Beechwood promotes fundamental British Values including democracy, the rule of law, liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. The school is ethnically, religiously, socially and academically diverse, and works to promote respect, inclusion and the development of responsible citizens through PSHE/Citizenship, assemblies, Student Council and safeguarding. Staff and policies emphasise the promotion of these values and the prevention of discrimination, with safeguarding training and Prevent awareness documented on site.

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Anita Spires introduces Beechwood School, emphasising the school’s mission to provide an exceptional learning experience and to nurture potential, creating responsible citizens. She highlights the three core values of kindness, respect and excellence and outlines high expectations to help students lead successful and fulfilling lives beyond Beechwood.

Facilities

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