The Beacon College

A outstanding free schools special school in Herefordshire, County of. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Beacon College.

Hereford, HR11NZ Ofsted: Outstanding Age 16-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 100.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
16 April 2024
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
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
Eastnor Drive
Hereford, HR11NZ
Phone
1432353204
Website
thebeaconcollege.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148636
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Special
Address
Eastnor Drive, Hereford, HR1 1NZ
Website
https://www.thebeaconcollege.org/
Age range
16-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
60 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
43
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (43 pupils)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
6 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
11
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
43 pupils
16-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Executive Headteacher Lisa Appleton.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Dance Fitness classes Drama Music Eco Club Gardening Beauty Sports Lego Girls group Boys group Board games Duke of Edinburgh Pokemon Just Dance

Sports

HIIT/Circuits Golf Tennis Hiking Walking Swimming Athletics Invasion Games Orienteering Geocaching Couch to 5k Gym/Classes

Facilities

HALO Leisure Pool HALO Leisure Centre Green Spider HALO Track

Curriculum Highlights

Preparing for Adulthood Curriculum Foundation Learning Specialist Curriculum Enrichment Therapies Personal Learning Goals (PLGs) and EHCP outcomes Skills Builder Framework Travel training with Herefordshire County Council

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