Beacon Primary School

A good academy sponsor led school in Bolton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Beacon Primary School.

Bolton, BL67AL Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
44.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 52.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
28 March 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
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
Peter Martin Street
Horwich
Bolton, BL67AL
Phone
1204333545
Website
beacon.bolton.sch.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146535
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Peter Martin Street, Horwich, Bolton, BL6 7AL
Website
www.beacon.bolton.sch.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FORWARD AS ONE CHURCH OF ENGLAND MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
220 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
198
Free School Meals
63.4% (126 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.5% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 103.0
2023 104.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Beacon Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 102.0
2024 101.0 103.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
10 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
20
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
198 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome to Beacon Primary School. The school aims for all children to feel proud, safe, and ready to learn, emphasizes partnership with families, engagement through varied activities, and a focus on achievement for all and lifelong learning.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Music after-school club Ju-Jitsu after-school club

Curriculum Highlights

Read Write Inc. phonics program Lilac Band wordless picture books (EYFS) Read Write Inc. home learning packs and learning portal My Set 1/2/3 Speed Sound books Read Write Inc. Sound Blending Book Read Write Inc. Storybook (Black and white) Read Write Inc. Book Bag Books Reading Scheme Books Reading for pleasure – picture books/shared stories/library books Proud to be Curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club available; after-school clubs offered (e.g., Music and Ju-Jitsu).

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