Beacon Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | North Beeches Road Crowborough East Sussex TN6 2AS |
| Phone | 01892603000 |
| Reference Number | 137982 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1662 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.16%
Girls: 50.84% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 132 | 135 | 267 |
| 8 | 147 | 132 | 279 |
| 9 | 131 | 159 | 290 |
| 10 | 126 | 134 | 260 |
| 11 | 139 | 112 | 251 |
| 12 | 69 | 99 | 168 |
| 13 | 73 | 74 | 147 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.9% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 2024-05-21 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 50.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
Crowborough Hill, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2SD |
0.12 miles |
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St Marys Catholic Primary School
Chapel Green, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2LB |
0.24 miles |
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Ashdown Primary School
Luxford Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2HW |
0.43 miles |
|
Jarvis Brook Primary School
Hadlow Down Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3RG |
1.1 miles |
|
St John's Church of England Primary School
School Lane, St John's, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1SD |
1.33 miles |
|
Rotherfield Primary School
North Street, Rotherfield, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3NA |
2.16 miles |
|
High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School
Chillies Lane, High Hurstwood, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4AD |
3.3 miles |
|
St Michael's Primary School
Station Road, Withyham, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4BP |
3.7 miles |
|
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School
Mark Cross, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3PJ |
3.72 miles |
|
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School
Corseley Road, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9SF |
3.79 miles |
|
Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School
Five Ashes, Mayfield, TN20 6HR |
3.86 miles |
|
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Hadlow Down, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4HY |
4.08 miles |
|
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
High Street, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4AA |
4.15 miles |
|
Five Ashes CofE Primary School
Five Ashes, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6HY |
4.19 miles |
|
Mayfield Church of England Primary School
Fletching Street, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6TA |
4.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Acre Wood Academy
Church Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1BN |
0.78 miles |
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Mayfield School
The Old Palace, Mayfield, TN20 6PH |
4.55 miles |