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Ofsted: Good

Beacon of Light School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMrs Denise Taylor
corporate_fareTHE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST
location_onSunderland, SR5 1SN
language Visit Website phone 1915634789
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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Age Range

13-16

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Beacon of Light School is a Free schools alternative provision school in Sunderland, serving ages 13-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Beacon of Light School is a free schools alternative provision in Sunderland, admitting pupils aged 13-16. It is part of THE LAIDLAW SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 0 pupils on roll.

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 5.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

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

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations
Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF
Good
Education
Good
Behaviour
Good
Development
Good
Leadership
Good
S5 Inspection Legacy
Requires improvement
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good

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