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Beacon Academy
North Beeches Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2AS, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.4 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,662
Capacity
1,550
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score better than 85% of schools, this secondary institution demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.2 and 81% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, the percentage of students entering the EBacc is relatively low at 28%, which may be a consideration for families prioritizing a broad curriculum. Overall, the school prepares 64% of its students for university, with a notable 26% progressing to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 16 April 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal 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. | 50.2 | Top 29% 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%. | 81% | Top 15% 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%. | 61% | Top 17% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 64% | Above 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%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 103 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.9%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.05550, 0.17197 · TN6 2AS
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN137982
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.beacon-academy.org/web/
Frequently asked questions
What is Beacon Academy rated by Ofsted?
Beacon Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2024.
Is Beacon Academy a good school?
Beacon Academy scores 85.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 Beacon Academy in GCSEs?
Beacon Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.2. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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