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The Beacon School
Picquets Way, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1AG, Surrey
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.9 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,022
Capacity
1,350
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 45.1, the school performs above the national average, particularly in English and Maths, where 73% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher. However, it currently has an Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement,' which may raise concerns for some parents. The school's EBacc entry rate stands at 49%, and while 38% of students progress to university, only 7% reach top-third institutions, indicating room for growth in higher education outcomes.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 45.1 | Bottom 46% 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%. | 73% | Top 32% 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%. | 51% | Top 33% 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%. | 49% | Top 46% 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%. | 24% | Top 46% 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%. | 38% | Below avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 71 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.3%
White Other6.5%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Other1.2%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Black Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.31538, -0.21506 · SM7 1AG
School details
Local authoritySurrey
RegionSouth East
URN137735
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thebeaconschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Beacon School rated by Ofsted?
The Beacon School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is The Beacon School a good school?
The Beacon School scores 17.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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 The Beacon School in GCSEs?
The Beacon School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.1. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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