Beacon Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Address | North Beeches Road, TN6 2AS |
| School Website | www.beacon-academy.org/web/ |
| Telephone | 1892603000 |
| URN | 137982 |
School Census
| Total | 1592 |
| Girls/Boys | 817/775 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.3%/48.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 198 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/04/2024 | Outstanding |
| 21/03/2017 | Good |
| 18/04/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 21/03/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 18/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 59.50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 74.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 45.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.82 |
| Progress 8 | 0.5 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72% |
| Entering EBacc | 42% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.77 |
| Progress 8 | 0.43 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 55 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 63% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 79% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.98 |
| Progress 8 | 0.63 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 417 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 263 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 258 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 451 |
| As first preference | 281 |
| As second preference | 86 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 278 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 265 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 464 |
| As first preference | 301 |
| As second preference | 93 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 282 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 276 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 490 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 280 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 261 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 433 |
| As first preference | 254 |
| As second preference | 92 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 247 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 235 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 434 |
| As first preference | 287 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 266 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 256 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 385 |
| As first preference | 239 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 45 |
| Total Offers Made | 268 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 239 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 300 |
| As first preference | 193 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 43 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 193 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 289 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 181 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 248 |
| As first preference | 167 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 197 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 167 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 276 |
| As first preference | 196 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 215 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 196 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 62% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 60% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 82% |
| no | 18% |
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 62% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 86% |
| no | 14% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
(0.14 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Crowborough Hill, , TN6 2SD
St Marys Catholic Primary School
(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chapel Green, , TN6 2LB
Ashdown Primary School
(0.43 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Luxford Road, , TN6 2HW