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Bromley Beacon Academy
Avalon Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BD, Bromley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
60.3 / 100
Top 40%
Better than 60% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
173
Capacity
168
Ages
7–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this institution offers a supportive environment for students aged 7-18. However, it faces significant challenges, as evidenced by the lack of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GCSE level, along with no entries for the EBacc. Parents may appreciate the school's commitment to fostering growth despite these academic hurdles.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 3.6 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.9.2%
Black Caribbean5.8%
Gypsy/Roma4.6%
Mixed Other4.0%
Mixed W+B African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Black African1.2%
traveller_irish1.2%
Black Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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51.37002, 0.11773 · BR6 9BD
School details
Local authorityBromley
RegionLondon
URN141989
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitebromleybeaconacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bromley Beacon Academy rated by Ofsted?
Bromley Beacon Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2019.
Is Bromley Beacon Academy a good school?
Bromley Beacon Academy scores 60.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 40% 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 Bromley Beacon Academy in GCSEs?
Bromley Beacon Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 3.6. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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