The Beacon School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Picquets Way Banstead Surrey SM7 1AG |
| Phone | 01737359103 |
| Reference Number | 137735 |
The Beacon School is undergoing improvements under new leadership, which has successfully raised expectations and enhanced the school's values of 'excellence' and 'respect'. Although many pupils report that behavior is better and that they feel safe, there are ongoing issues with some students disrupting lessons and not fully engaging in learning. The foundation for further progress is set, but the curriculum is still being developed and is not consistently high-quality across all subjects. Current performance requires further work, particularly in the areas of behavior management and ensuring all pupils, especially those with special educational needs, achieve their potential.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1022 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.59%
Girls: 49.41% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 57 | 97 | 154 |
| 8 | 108 | 93 | 201 |
| 9 | 130 | 107 | 237 |
| 10 | 110 | 103 | 213 |
| 11 | 112 | 105 | 217 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69.3% |
| Unclassified | 12.6% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| African | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 16 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 May 2023 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2017 | Short inspection |
| 18 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 28 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Beacon School | |
| 28 Sep 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 May 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 22 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have raised standards and expectations for behavior since their arrival.
- Pupils benefit from a well-organized careers programme.
- The school has established a positive culture where most pupils feel safe.
- Reading interventions for key stage 3 pupils have shown positive impacts.
- Strong leadership and a clear vision for the school's improvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils display poor attitudes to learning and disengagement.
- Too many pupils do not attend school regularly, impacting their learning.
- Variability in the quality of lesson delivery is evident.
- Pupils with SEND make significantly less progress than their peers.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.9% |
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 36 | 20 |
| Third Preference | 40 | 15 |
| From another Local Authority | 20 | 4 |
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