Beacon Hill Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | High Arcal Drive Sedgley Dudley West Midlands DY3 1BP |
| Phone | 01902677754 |
| Reference Number | 137705 |
Beacon Hill Academy has made significant strides since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of requires improvement to being assessed as good overall. The school fosters a positive environment where teachers are dedicated to the academic success and well-being of their pupils. Students express appreciation for the various opportunities available to them, including a broader range of extracurricular activities and improved support systems. While attendance remains a focus area, with some pupils missing too much school, there are commendable efforts underway to engage families and improve overall attendance rates.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1080 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.22%
Girls: 47.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 124 | 116 | 240 |
| 8 | 122 | 115 | 237 |
| 9 | 106 | 110 | 216 |
| 10 | 114 | 86 | 200 |
| 11 | 98 | 89 | 187 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.6% |
| African | 4.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| Indian | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 12 Nov 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 12 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 30 Sep 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The High Arcal School | |
| 17 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Mar 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2004 | Full inspection |
| 10 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Dedicated and committed teaching staff
- Well-defined and ambitious curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Strong focus on reading support
- Positive and respectful relationships among pupils and staff
- Diverse extracurricular opportunities
- Robust strategies for behaviour management
- Proactive engagement with parents regarding attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Overall school attendance is below national levels
- Low uptake of separate sciences and modern languages at GCSE
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45.9% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 53.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 159 | 41 |
| Third Preference | 61 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 78 | 35 |
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