Beacon Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Peter Martin Street Horwich Bolton Greater Manchester BL6 7AL |
| Phone | 01204333545 |
| Reference Number | 146535 |
Beacon Primary School has demonstrated good overall performance in its first inspection since converting to an academy. The school fosters a positive environment where both pupils and staff feel proud to be part of the community. With strong leadership and a well-organized curriculum, pupils achieve well across many subjects, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school emphasizes high expectations and effective strategies for learning and behaviour management, contributing to pupils' safety and well-being.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 220 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.82%
Girls: 53.18% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 64% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 21.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 9 | 22 |
| 2 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 3 | 11 | 16 | 27 |
| 4 | 12 | 17 | 29 |
| 5 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 6 | 17 | 10 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 65% |
| African | 10.5% |
| White & Asian | 5% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Strong curriculum organization that supports learning progression.
- Effective teaching strategies that help pupils build a rich knowledge base.
- Strong emphasis on reading fluency and early phonics instruction.
- Pupils demonstrate exceptional manners and respect towards others.
- Wide range of extra-curricular activities engaging all pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have a relatively new curriculum implementation.
- Occasional lack of teacher confidence in delivering some curriculum aspects.
- Some pupils do not retain learning as well as they should in certain subjects.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2019. 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. | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 12 | 0 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 36% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 99 |
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 | -1.8 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | 1.7 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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