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Beacon Academy
38 Robartes Road, Bodmin, Cornwall, PL31 1JQ, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
79.1 / 100
Top 21%
Better than 79% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
448
Capacity
480
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 81% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 11% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 86% of respondents expressing happiness with the school. However, only 12% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 8 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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%. | 81% | Top 11% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (55 responses)
★★★★4.1
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School has high expectations
93%
My child makes good progress
91%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
89%
School keeps me informed
87%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Progress is communicated
86%
Behaviour is good
84%
School supports development
82%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.8%
White Other6.7%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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50.46957, -4.72517 · PL31 1JQ
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN142958
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Beacon Academy rated by Ofsted?
Beacon Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 May 2019.
Is Beacon Academy a good school?
Beacon Academy scores 79.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 21% 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 55 Ofsted Parent View responses, Beacon Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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