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Barr Beacon School
Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0RF, Walsall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.9 / 100
Top 19%
Better than 81% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,501
Capacity
1,487
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 26% nationally and 77% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, 76% of pupils progress to university, with 36% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a commitment to higher education pathways. However, while the school excels in many areas, parents may want to consider the overall context of the local educational environment.
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Last inspected: 22 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 51.0 | Top 26% 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%. | 77% | Top 23% 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%. | 62% | Top 15% 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%. | 87% | Top 7% 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%. | 58% | Top 7% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 36% | Top 20% |
Based on 98 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British50.3%
Asian Indian19.5%
Asian Pakistani7.8%
Black Caribbean4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Black African2.7%
Asian Bangladeshi2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Other1.2%
White Other1.2%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.56254, -1.91546 · WS9 0RF
School details
Local authorityWalsall
RegionWest Midlands
URN136885
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.barrbeaconschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Barr Beacon School rated by Ofsted?
Barr Beacon School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 November 2022.
Is Barr Beacon School a good school?
Barr Beacon School scores 80.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 19% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Barr Beacon School in GCSEs?
Barr Beacon School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.0. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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