The Beacon Folkestone
| Type | Special School / Foundation special school |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Park Farm Road Folkestone Kent CT19 5DN |
| Phone | 01303847555 |
| Reference Number | 119044 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 421 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 67.22%
Girls: 32.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 55.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | 5 | 26 |
| 2 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | 22 | 10 | 32 |
| 5 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 6 | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| 7 | 22 | 10 | 32 |
| 8 | 25 | 7 | 32 |
| 9 | 27 | 8 | 35 |
| 10 | 21 | 15 | 36 |
| 11 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| 12 | 19 | 14 | 33 |
| 13 | 17 | 6 | 23 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.7% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-07-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-05 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2020-02-11 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-06-26 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-06-21 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-01-26 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-02-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-05-17 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -1.55 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -8.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -7.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -7.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
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| Name | Distance |
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Stella Maris Catholic Primary School
Parkfield Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5BY |
0.21 miles |
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Folkestone Primary
Academy Lane, Folkestone, CT19 5FP |
0.28 miles |
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Mundella Primary School
Black Bull Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5QX |
0.31 miles |
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Christ Church Cep Academy, Folkestone
Brockman Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1DJ |
0.55 miles |
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Castle Hill Community Primary School
Sidney Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6HG |
0.55 miles |
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St Eanswythe's Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1SE |
0.87 miles |
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Folkestone, St Peter's Church of England Primary School
The Durlocks, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6AL |
0.88 miles |
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Morehall Primary School and Nursery
Morehall Primary School and Nursery, Chart Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4PN |
0.97 miles |
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Folkestone St. Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Warren Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6QH |
0.99 miles |
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Martello Primary
Warren Way, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6DT |
1.01 miles |
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Sandgate Primary School
Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3QU |
1.18 miles |
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All Soul's Church of England Primary School
Stanley Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4LG |
1.37 miles |
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Harcourt Primary School
Biggins Wood Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 4NE |
1.42 miles |
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The Churchill School
Haven Drive, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7RH |
1.66 miles |
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Hawkinge Primary School
Canterbury Road, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7BN |
1.76 miles |
|
Cheriton Primary School
Church Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3EP |
1.82 miles |
|
Capel-le-Ferne Primary School
Capel Street, Capel-le-Ferne, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7HB |
2.08 miles |
|
Folkestone, St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Horn Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3JJ |
2.12 miles |
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Seabrook Church of England Primary School
Seabrook Road, Hythe, Kent, CT21 5RL |
2.62 miles |
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Saltwood CofE Primary School
Grange Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4QS |
4.11 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Folkestone Academy
Academy Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5FP |
0.28 miles |
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Compass Community School Coastal Park
Heather Lodge, 2 Radnor Park West, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5HH |
0.47 miles |
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Earlscliffe (Sussex Summer Schools Ltd)
29 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2NB |
0.74 miles |
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The Harvey Grammar School
Cheriton Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 5JY |
0.75 miles |
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School of English Studies
26 Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2PY |
0.83 miles |
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Turner Free School
Tile Kiln Lane, Cheriton, Folkestone, CT19 4PB |
1.06 miles |
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The Folkestone School for Girls
Coolinge Lane, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 3RB |
1.34 miles |
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Brockhill Park Performing Arts College
Sandling Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HL |
4.7 miles |