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Beacon Hill Community School
Market Square, Aspatria, Wigton, Cumbria, CA7 3EZ, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.9 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
137
Capacity
350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
39%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 28.8, the school is performing below the national average, particularly with only 30% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 84% expressing happiness with their child's experience. The Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" indicates there are areas needing development, which prospective parents should consider.
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Last inspected: 24 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 28.8 | Bottom 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 30% | Bottom 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 13% | Bottom 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 37% | Bottom 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (25 responses)
★★★★★3.9
My child is happy
92%
My child feels safe
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
Progress is communicated
88%
School keeps me informed
84%
I'd recommend this school
84%
School supports development
84%
Behaviour is good
80%
Good range of subjects
76%
School has high expectations
72%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
White Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Location
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54.76410, -3.33405 · CA7 3EZ
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN112375
School typeCommunity school
Websitebeaconhill.cumbria.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Beacon Hill Community School rated by Ofsted?
Beacon Hill Community School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 June 2025.
Is Beacon Hill Community School a good school?
Beacon Hill Community School scores 4.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Beacon Hill Community School?
Based on 25 Ofsted Parent View responses, Beacon Hill Community School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Beacon Hill Community School in GCSEs?
Beacon Hill Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 28.8. 30% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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