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Beamont Collegiate Academy
Long Lane, Orford, Warrington, Cheshire, WA2 8PX, Warrington
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.3 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
897
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 50% nationally. While 57% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, especially as only 38% reach a grade 5 or higher. The school also boasts a strong EBacc entry rate of 63%, indicating a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 45.8 | Bottom 50% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 26% 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%. | 38% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 63% | Top 31% 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%. | 32% | Top 31% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.6%
White Other6.7%
Asian Other2.2%
Other1.6%
Black African1.6%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.40715, -2.58736 · WA2 8PX
School details
Local authorityWarrington
RegionNorth West
URN139196
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitebcawarrington.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Beamont Collegiate Academy rated by Ofsted?
Beamont Collegiate Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2017.
Is Beamont Collegiate Academy a good school?
Beamont Collegiate Academy scores 41.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 Beamont Collegiate Academy in GCSEs?
Beamont Collegiate Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.8. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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