Beacon Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Davis Road New Invention Walsall West Midlands WV12 5HA |
| Phone | 01922710874 |
| Reference Number | 131580 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 498 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.6%
Girls: 50.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 48.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 | 21 | 57 |
| 2 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 3 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| 4 | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| 5 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 6 | 31 | 30 | 61 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.1% |
| Indian | 6.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 6% |
| African | 3.8% |
| White, Other | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 1.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-04-19 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-27 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2022-11-09 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-03-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-02-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-06-19 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-02-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-07-05 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2009-11-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-06-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-02-10 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
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 | 0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
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New Invention Infant School
Cannock Road, New Invention, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 5SA |
0.43 miles |
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New Invention Learning Academy
Cannock Road, New Invention, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 5SA |
0.43 miles |
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Woodlands Academy of Learning
Bloxwich Road North, Short Heath, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 5PR |
0.64 miles |
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St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy
St. Albans Close, Ashmore Park, Wolverhampton, WV11 2PF |
0.66 miles |
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Busill Jones Primary School
Ashley Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 2QF |
0.77 miles |
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Jubilee Academy Mossley
Tintern Crescent, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2SQ |
0.83 miles |
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Oak Meadow Primary School
Ryan Avenue, Ashmore Park, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2QQ |
0.83 miles |
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Abbey Primary School
Glastonbury Crescent, Mossley Estate, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2RP |
0.84 miles |
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Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy
Ashmore Avenue, Ashmore Park, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2LT |
0.88 miles |
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Pool Hayes Primary School
Bridgnorth Grove, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4RX |
0.92 miles |
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Lane Head Nursery School
High Road, Willenhall, WV12 4JQ |
0.94 miles |
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Ashmore Park Nursery School
Griffiths Drive, Wolverhampton, WV11 2LH |
0.96 miles |
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Rosedale Church of England C Infant School
Stroud Avenue, Short Heath, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4EG |
1.16 miles |
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Short Heath Junior School
Pennine Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4DS |
1.17 miles |
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Old Hall School
Bentley Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7LU |
1.19 miles |
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Elmore Green Primary School
Elmore Green Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2HW |
1.22 miles |
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Sandbank Nursery School
Elmore Row, Walsall, WS3 2HR |
1.27 miles |
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Perry Hall Primary School
Colman Avenue, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3RT |
1.32 miles |
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Lodge Farm Primary School
Willenhall School Sports College Campus, Furzebank Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BU |
1.38 miles |
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All Saints National Academy
High Street, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3LP |
1.39 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Coppice Performing Arts School
Ecclestone Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 2QE |
0.75 miles |
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Mary Elliot Academy
Leamore Lane, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR |
0.89 miles |
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Bloxwich Academy
Leamore Lane, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR |
0.97 miles |
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Pool Hayes Academy
Castle Drive, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4QZ |
1.13 miles |
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Willenhall E-ACT Academy
Furzebank Way, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BD |
1.24 miles |
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Castle School
Odell Road, Leamore, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 2ED |
1.57 miles |
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Wednesfield Academy
Lichfield Road, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3ES |
1.66 miles |
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Walsall Academy
Lichfield Road, Bloxwich, Walsall, West Midlands, WS3 3LX |
1.72 miles |
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Jennie Lee Centre
Litchfield Road, Wolverhampton, WV11 3HT |
1.81 miles |
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Jane Lane School
Churchill Road, Bentley, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 0JH |
1.88 miles |
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WV2 Education
74 New Road, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV13 2DA |
2.39 miles |
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Westcroft School
Greenacres Avenue, Underhill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8NZ |
2.4 miles |
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West Walsall E-ACT Academy
Primley Avenue, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 9UA |
2.54 miles |
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Emmanuel School
Afro Caribbean Community Association, 36 Wolverhampton Road, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8PR |
2.61 miles |
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West Midlands Education and Skills
Blue Lane East, Walsall, WS2 8HN |
2.78 miles |
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Heath Park
Prestwood Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 1RD |
2.85 miles |
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Walsall College
WISEMORE CAMPUS, LITTLETON STREET WEST, WALSALL, WEST MIDLANDS, WS2 8ES |
2.91 miles |
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Moreton School
Old Fallings Lane, Bushbury, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 8BY |
2.92 miles |
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St Matthias School
Deans Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV1 2BH |
2.93 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
Darlaston Lane, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV14 7BL |
2.96 miles |