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Beacon Academy
Chatsworth Place, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 9NF, North East Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.2 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
666
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 88% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. However, only 40% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is relatively low at 41%. These factors may be worth considering as you explore educational options.
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Last inspected: 3 March 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 37.5 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 3% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 3% UK |
Parent View (126 responses)
★★★★★2.3
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
Good range of subjects
63%
My child feels safe
54%
My child makes good progress
54%
My child is happy
52%
School has high expectations
48%
Progress is communicated
48%
I'd recommend this school
41%
School keeps me informed
38%
School supports development
38%
Behaviour is good
27%
School responds to concerns
26%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
White Other3.6%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Location
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53.55009, -0.04891 · DN35 9NF
School details
Local authorityNorth East Lincolnshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139649
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.beaconacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Beacon Academy rated by Ofsted?
Beacon Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 March 2020.
Is Beacon Academy a good school?
Beacon Academy scores 7.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Beacon Academy?
Based on 126 Ofsted Parent View responses, Beacon Academy receives a satisfaction score of 45% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Beacon Academy in GCSEs?
Beacon Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.5. 40% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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