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The Beacon School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr James Grant Duff

corporate_fareGLF SCHOOLS

location_onBanstead, SM7 1AG

language Visit Website phone 1737359103

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,226

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Attainment 8

45.1

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GCSE Rank

#38 in Surrey

#1,715 of 3,216 nationally

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The Beacon School is a Academy converter secondary school in Banstead, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

The Beacon School is an academy converter in Banstead, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of GLF SCHOOLS. The school has approximately 1,022 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.1, placing the school #38 in Surrey and #1,715 of 3,216 nationally. 51.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

A-level value added: -0.62 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.6:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

51.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.0%

Entering EBacc49.30%

EBacc APS3.98

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28.60%

EBacc APS3.94

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.80

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS4.16

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS3.71

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS3.75

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.62

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate82.10%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate76.90%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate97.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

16 May 2023

Inspection Report

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22 June 2022

Inspection Report

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07 March 2017

Inspection Report

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18 October 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2023-05-16

Schools with Serious Weaknesses Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-06-22

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-03-07

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-10-18

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-09-28

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.4%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.9%(50 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,022 pupils. During this period, there were 76 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,022	76	7.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,023	70	6.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,134	94	8.3%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,135	106	9.3%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,141	160	14.0%	8.2%	3
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,221	175	14.3%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,226	146	11.9%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,236	206	16.7%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,295	216	16.7%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,300	125	9.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,300	109	8.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,338	65	4.9%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,343	34	2.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,345	67	5.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,344	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,344	51	3.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,348	50	3.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,296	13	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,303	40	3.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,308	40	3.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,222	31	2.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,226	20	1.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,229	29	2.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,191	24	2.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,200	29	2.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,210	34	2.8%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 63 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 61 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 59 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 25 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 19 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 10 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

72.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

70.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree16%

agree44%

disagree22%

strongly disagree14%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree14%

agree53%

disagree20%

strongly disagree7%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree27%

agree27%

disagree13%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree13%

agree29%

disagree34%

strongly disagree16%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree29%

agree47%

disagree12%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree49%

disagree10%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree28%

agree50%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree58%

disagree11%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree58%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree17%

agree46%

disagree16%

strongly disagree9%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes63%

no37%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Salesian School, Chertsey

Rosebery School

Gordon's School

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Weydon School

St Peter's Catholic School