Beechwood School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Address | Long Readings Lane, SL2 1QE |
| URN | 143327 |
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School Census
| Total | 870 |
| Girls/Boys | 402/468 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.2%/53.8% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 43.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 301 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/01/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 25/06/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 24/01/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 25/06/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 31.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 22% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 31% |
| Entering EBacc | 28% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.74 |
| Progress 8 | -0.9 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.45 |
| Progress 8 | -0.38 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 222 |
| As first preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 142 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 98 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 227 |
| As first preference | 106 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 106 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 208 |
| As first preference | 104 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 104 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 190 |
| As first preference | 82 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 145 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 82 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 257 |
| As first preference | 108 |
| As second preference | 55 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 10 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 282 |
| As first preference | 125 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 125 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 313 |
| As first preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 59 |
| Total Offers Made | 143 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 346 |
| As first preference | 117 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 116 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 35% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 69% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 63% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 55% |
| no | 45% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 32.8% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 17.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 35.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 16.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |