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The Beaconsfield School
Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1SJ, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.5 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
871
Capacity
875
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.8, placing it in the top 62% nationally. While 61% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 45% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Additionally, 51% of pupils progress to university, with a small percentage gaining admission to top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 12 February 2019Older 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. | 43.8 | Bottom 38% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 45% | Top 48% 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%. | 54% | Top 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%. | 22% | Top 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%. | 51% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 67 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British65.1%
White Other7.6%
Asian Pakistani4.9%
Asian Indian4.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.4%
Mixed Other3.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Black African1.3%
Asian Other1.0%
Other0.9%
Black Caribbean0.7%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.60292, -0.64051 · HP9 1SJ
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN139367
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.beaconsfield.school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Beaconsfield School rated by Ofsted?
The Beaconsfield School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 February 2019.
Is The Beaconsfield School a good school?
The Beaconsfield School scores 38.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 Beaconsfield School in GCSEs?
The Beaconsfield School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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