The Beaconsfield School

The Beaconsfield School continues to maintain its good performance since the last inspection in 2019. The school is characterized by a strong sense of community, where pupils feel welcomed and supported by dedicated staff. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, but there are areas where improvements are necessary, particularly in ensuring that the essential knowledge in some subjects is clearly identified and that all pupils are able to learn and remember effectively. While pupils generally behave well and feel safe, attendance remains a concern that the school is actively working to address.

Strengths

• Pupils feel a strong sense of community and togetherness.
• Teachers are highly ambitious for all pupils and provide personalized support.
• The curriculum is ambitious and provides a solid foundation for future learning.
• Teachers demonstrate detailed subject expertise and effectively assess pupils' understanding.
• Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Sixth-form students are engaged and act as role models for younger pupils.
• Emphasis on improving reading and vocabulary across lessons.

Areas for Improvement

• Some pupils do not attend school regularly, impacting their education.
• A few subjects lack a clear identification of essential knowledge, leaving gaps in learning.

In 2024–25 pupils at The Beaconsfield School attended 89.8% of sessions (the national figure for secondary schools was 91.6%). 28.3% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 23.4%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 8.5% of pupils at The Beaconsfield School were suspended at least once (nationally 7.3%). 2 pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 The Beaconsfield School had 16.7 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for secondary schools was 16.7). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 10.7% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.1%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2024–25 The Beaconsfield School received £8,184 and spent £8,142 for each of its 871 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £294,000 (£338 per pupil).

Across all 13 schools of Danes Educational Trust, income was £7,961 and spending £7,847 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools

• Beaconsfield High School

The Beaconsfield School is part of Danes Educational Trust, which runs 13 schools. The nearest others:

• St Clement Danes School Rickmansworth
• Croxley Danes School Rickmansworth
• Ascot Road Primary School Watford
• Lanchester Primary School Watford
• Jupiter Primary School Hemel Hempstead
• Elstree Screen Arts Academy Borehamwood
• De Havilland Primary School Hatfield
• Onslow St Audrey's School Hatfield
• Chancellor's School Hatfield
• Roselands Primary School Hoddesdon

What is The Beaconsfield School's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for The Beaconsfield School is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.

When was The Beaconsfield School last inspected by Ofsted?

The Beaconsfield School was last inspected in June 2024.

How many pupils does The Beaconsfield School have?

The Beaconsfield School has 876 pupils on roll.

What age range does The Beaconsfield School cover?

The Beaconsfield School for pupils aged 11 to 18.

What are The Beaconsfield School's GCSE results?

In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 48.7, and 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is The Beaconsfield School?

The Beaconsfield School is at Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1SJ.