Beaumont Hill Academy
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Salters Lane South Darlington DL1 2AN |
| Phone | 01325254000 |
| Reference Number | 138093 |
Beaumont Hill Academy continues to demonstrate good performance, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where pupils thrive. The school is well-supported by skilled leaders and staff, who build positive and caring relationships with pupils, reflected in their enjoyment and motivation to learn. The ambitious curriculum is tailored to meet the diverse needs of pupils, and parents appreciate the school's understanding of their children's individual needs. Exciting extracurricular activities enhance the overall educational experience and prepare students for adulthood.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 356 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 75%
Girls: 25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 51.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 7 | 33 |
| 2 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| 3 | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| 4 | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| 5 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 6 | 16 | 6 | 22 |
| 7 | 35 | 8 | 43 |
| 8 | 41 | 14 | 55 |
| 9 | 27 | 7 | 34 |
| 10 | 27 | 11 | 38 |
| 11 | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| 12 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| 13 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.2% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection |
| 21 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Dec 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Jul 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 01 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Beaumont Hill School | |
| 06 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2002 | Full inspection |
| 13 May 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community spirit among pupils and staff.
- High levels of staff support for pupil learning.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum pathways.
- Effective personal development programs enriching pupil experiences.
- Positive attitudes to learning and behavior observed in classrooms.
- Proactive student council contributing to school improvements.
- Prioritization of reading and phonics instruction.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in alignment between curriculum pathways and subject-specific knowledge.
- Some phonics instruction lacks clear pronunciation, affecting reading development.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 37 | 56 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 127 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 33 | 67 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 127 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 17 | 55 | 29 | 19 | 7 | 127 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 78 | 5 | 16 | 11 | 11 | 6 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 31 | 53 | 26 | 10 | 7 | 127 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 24 | 28 | 34 | 21 | 18 | 2 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 24 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 47 | 49 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 127 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 44 | 56 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 127 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 34 | 53 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 127 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 39 | 71 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 127 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 31 | 66 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 127 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 21 | 56 | 22 | 16 | 12 | 127 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 81 | 46 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
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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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
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 | 82 | ||
| Maths | 86 |
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 | -5.5 | ||
| Writing | -4.3 | ||
| Maths | -5.2 |
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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.
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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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