Beacon Hill Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Address | High Arcal Drive, DY3 1BP |
| School Website | www.beaconhillacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1902677754 |
| URN | 137705 |
School Census
| Total | 1024 |
| Girls/Boys | 490/534 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.9%/52.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 348 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.1% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/05/2024 | Good |
| 03/11/2021 | Requires improvement |
| 12/11/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/11/2021 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 12/11/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 08 May 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 03 November 2021 | School inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 12 November 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 12 May 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 20 January 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 30 September 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 02 May 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 11 December 2013 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 5.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.14 |
| Progress 8 | -0.04 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 47% |
| Entering EBacc | 5% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.14 |
| Progress 8 | -0.03 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.53 |
| Progress 8 | -0.16 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 396 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 161 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 48 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 371 |
| As first preference | 140 |
| As second preference | 155 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 228 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 140 |
| second preference offers | 59 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 385 |
| As first preference | 130 |
| As second preference | 156 |
| As third preference | 62 |
| Total Offers Made | 219 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 130 |
| second preference offers | 57 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 348 |
| As first preference | 127 |
| As second preference | 118 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 198 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 127 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 330 |
| As first preference | 107 |
| As second preference | 130 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 43 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 357 |
| As first preference | 126 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 238 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 47 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 323 |
| As first preference | 93 |
| As second preference | 126 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 211 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 93 |
| second preference offers | 44 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 408 |
| As first preference | 139 |
| As second preference | 117 |
| As third preference | 106 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 139 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 422 |
| As first preference | 130 |
| As second preference | 157 |
| As third preference | 88 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 128 |
| second preference offers | 35 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 374 |
| As first preference | 152 |
| As second preference | 119 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 152 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 506 |
| As first preference | 184 |
| As second preference | 193 |
| As third preference | 87 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 69% |
| no | 31% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 76.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Woodsetton School
(0.17 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Tipton Road, , DY3 1BY
Bramford Primary School
(0.47 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chad Road, , WV14 9TU
St Chad's Catholic Primary School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Catholic Lane, , DY3 3UE