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Barr Beacon School
- Secondary
- Walsall WS9 0RF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve very well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave impeccably in lessons and take their learning seriously.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure teachers know how to teach reading well.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and explain content clearly.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to provide feedback.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' views are routinely gathered by trustees.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders take the time to find out why issues occur and help pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have designed subjects to build logically and focus on reading.
Managing Bullying and Safety: If bullying happens, pupils can rely on teachers to sort it out quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of vigilance and detailed records kept.
Extracurricular Offerings: A broad range of high-quality activities including music, sports, and cadets.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Leaders ensure all pupils participate and benefit from activities.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive high-quality careers advice and support with applications.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Older pupils praised support in writing applications to universities and colleges.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders ensure SEND pupils take part and benefit from school's offerings.
Subjects Offered: Pupils in Years 7 to 9 learn a broad range of subjects and sixth form matches students’ interests.
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Barr Beacon School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 1557 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Be yourself, show consideration for others, and never discriminate, is what we always tell our students at Barr Beacon. We have more opportunity than normal to learn about the achievements black people have made to the globe during Black History Month. Valerie from Year 11 chose four historical personalities that are occasionally overlooked. Did you have any idea who they were or what they accomplished to advance society? We are gaining a better grasp of some of the pressures black people still experience in contemporary society through assemblies. We are constantly motivated to make sure everyone, whatever their qualities, knows it's alright to be proud of who they are.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B+
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15 | - | 19 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 60% | 98% | 98% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 2.00% | 35.00% | 30.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 32% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 47.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 79% | 26.41% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 10.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 57% | 15.07% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.89 | 2.97 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 89.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 252 | 158 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 82.68% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 40.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 40.14% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.27% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.14% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.27% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.18% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 37.61% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 85% | 51.75% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 25.07% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 13.54% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 17.68% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 3.25 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 91.55% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 261 | 153 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 86.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 37.68% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 45% | 43.64% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.41% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.27% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.36% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.27% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.06 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% 9 | 35.08% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 9 | 52.62% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 25.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 3 | 12.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 9 | 17.5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.09 | 3.29 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 92.52% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 261 | 145 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 86.9% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 34.71% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 40% | 43.43% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.05% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.52% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.07 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 7 | 35.16% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 1 | 51% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 29.4% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 4 | 13.96% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% 4 | 18.8% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.38 | 3.33 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.57% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 258 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 78.81% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 31.19% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 43.57% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.9% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.95% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.05% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 36.2% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 53.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 26.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 17.04% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 18.12% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87.52% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 259 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 68.67% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 29.52% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 44.52% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.81% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.76% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.69 | 26.26 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.47 | 23.16 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.00% | 7.17% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 84 | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 82% | 60.78% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.11% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 5% | 18.17% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 12.06% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.6 | 30.7 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.67 | 27.01 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.9% | 11.34% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 113 | 192 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 64.72% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.78% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 11.78% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 12.56% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.75 2 | 24.34 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.03 | 24.85 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.6% | 7.81% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 79 | 170 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 63.17% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 10.22% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 12.17% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 9.11% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.17 5 | 24.15 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.84 5 | 23.53 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.8% | 6.29% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 9 | 15.26% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 6.95% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 10.79% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 5.21% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.24 | 25.94 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.18 | 26.03 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.9% | 7.29% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 19.26% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 6.79% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 6% | 14.05% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.05% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Barr Beacon School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1