Ofsted: Good

Beaumont Hill Academy

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

personMr Adrian Lynch

corporate_fareTHE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST

location_onDarlington, DL1 2AN

language Visit Website phone 1325254000

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

291

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Attainment 8

4.3

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Darlington

#4,294 of 4,663 nationally

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Beaumont Hill Academy is a Academy special converter school in Darlington, serving ages 2-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Beaumont Hill Academy is an academy special converter in Darlington, admitting pupils aged 2-19. It is part of THE EDUCATION VILLAGE ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 356 pupils on roll, of whom 54% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.3, placing the school #9 in Darlington and #4,294 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 7.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 1.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

4.3

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.16

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.31

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.12

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.85

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

1.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.01

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.94

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

3.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.08

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-1.78

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.29

2018

Progress 8 Score

-1.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.28

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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

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)14%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 60%

Reading0% LA 70%

Writing0% LA 70%

Maths0% LA 71%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 56%England 61%

Reading8% LA 69% · Eng 74%

Writing0% LA 69% · Eng 72%

Maths0% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 55%England 60%

Reading0% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 68% · Eng 71%

Maths3% LA 67% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-5.5

Read

LA -0.4

-7.9 to -3.0

-4.3

Write

LA 0.1

-6.7 to -2.0

-5.2

Maths

LA -0.6

-7.5 to -2.9

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 65%England 65%

Reading4% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Writing0% LA 78% · Eng 78%

Maths0% LA 80% · Eng 79%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

GPS SS

101

Progress (0 = national avg)

-2.2

Read

LA 0.5

-4.7 to 0.4

-1.6

Write

LA 1.0

-3.9 to 0.7

-3.5

Maths

LA 0.9

-5.7 to -1.3

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 64%

Reading0% LA 77%

Writing0% LA 80%

Maths0% LA 75%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-6.3

Read

LA 0.7

-8.7 to -3.9

-6.1

Write

LA 0.7

-8.4 to -3.8

-6.5

Maths

LA 1.0

-8.7 to -4.3

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 May 2024

Inspection Report

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21 November 2018

Inspection Report

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09 May 2018

Inspection Report

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06 December 2017

Inspection Report

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18 July 2017

Inspection Report

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17 January 2017

Inspection Report

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01 May 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

6 Evaluations

2018-11-21

Schools into Special Measures Visit 4 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2018-05-09

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-12-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-07-18

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2017-01-17

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2013-05-01

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

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

0.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.6%(2 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 356 pupils. During this period, there were 3 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.8%, which is below 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)	356	3	0.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	352	4	1.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	330	2	0.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	328	2	0.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	329	4	1.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	293	0	0.0%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	291	0	0.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	282	0	0.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	279	0	0.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	272	0	0.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	274	0	0.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	271	0	0.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	268	0	0.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	265	0	0.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	266	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	266	0	0.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	266	1	0.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	266	0	0.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	266	1	0.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	263	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	268	2	0.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	261	7	2.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	266	22	8.3%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	268	11	4.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	267	56	21.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	253	31	12.3%	3.1%	0

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 171 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 52 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 39 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 27 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 25 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 9 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 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.

98.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

95.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree57%

agree30%

disagree6%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree57%

agree26%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

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

strongly agree45%

agree11%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

not applicable28%

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

yes100%

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

strongly agree75%

agree19%

disagree4%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree36%

disagree6%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree70%

agree21%

disagree2%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree72%

agree17%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

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

strongly agree58%

agree23%

disagree2%

don't know17%

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

strongly agree38%

agree26%

disagree9%

strongly disagree11%

don't know15%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree62%

agree30%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes92%

no8%

Beaumont Hill Academy

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover