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Beacon Academy

State school · Crowborough, TN6 2AS
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,619 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,619 ·
Local authority
East Sussex County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Keith Slattery

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Ashdown Primary School 20 %
Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School 18 %
St Marys Catholic Primary School 10 %
St John's Church of England Primary School 9 %
Rotherfield Primary School 8 %
Jarvis Brook Primary School 8 %
Other 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School 3 %
Forest Row Church of England Primary School and Nursery 3 %
St Michael's Primary School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School 2 %
Mark Cross Church of England Aided Primary School 2 %
Groombridge St Thomas' Church of England Primary School 2 %
St Mark's Church of England Primary School 1 %
Rusthall St Paul's CofE Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
66%
LA avg.
49%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
78%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
18%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
97
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,619
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

North Beeches Road
Crowborough
East Sussex
TN6 2AS
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Telephone: 01892 603000

Email: admin@beacon.e-sussex.sch.uk

Website: http://www.beacon-academy.org/web

Local authority: East Sussex County Council

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School data & information Beacon Academy North Beeches Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2AS
1,619 Pupil numbers
13 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
97 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
78%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
52.10
LA avg.
43.10
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.50 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 7
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 246 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 92 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 7
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 169 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 245 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 246 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 3
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 7
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 8
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
18%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
35.19
LA avg.
32.91
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 26 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 8 A
Psychology GCE A level 43 B
Physics GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 23 B
History GCE A level 8 B
Geography GCE A level 19 C
English Literature GCE A level 13 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 6 B
Chemistry GCE A level 13 B
Biology GCE A level 20 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Beacon Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Outstanding

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
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