Beamont Collegiate Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Long Lane Orford Warrington Cheshire WA2 8PX |
| Phone | 01925579500 |
| Reference Number | 139196 |
Beamont Collegiate Academy continues to perform well as a good school where pupils exhibit enthusiasm and happiness to attend. The curriculum has developed effectively since the last inspection, ensuring that pupils not only learn but also retain knowledge in various subjects, which supports their overall achievement. The school prioritizes the needs of all students, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they are well-supported and included in all aspects of learning and school life.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 897 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.05%
Girls: 50.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 43.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 90 | 90 | 180 |
| 8 | 92 | 92 | 184 |
| 9 | 92 | 91 | 183 |
| 10 | 84 | 89 | 173 |
| 11 | 82 | 95 | 177 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.6% |
| White, Other | 6.7% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| African | 1.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Jul 2022 | School inspection |
| 14 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of enrichment activities.
- Classrooms maintain a calm and purposeful atmosphere.
- Strong emphasis on reading fluency through an effective phonics programme.
- Excellent careers education with useful advice and frequent fairs.
- The school promotes a strong culture of safeguarding.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not effectively use checks on pupils' earlier learning to identify knowledge gaps.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.8% |
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 | 76 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 48 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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