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Beacon Hill Community School
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Beacon Hill Community School
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- Aspatria CA7 3EZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: High expectations for academic standards, especially for disadvantaged and SEND pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well; corridors are calm with little disruption to learning.
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive regular safeguarding training.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure staff welfare and workload is considered.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers make sure knowledge is secure but occasionally don't address misconceptions quickly enough.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: School communicates well about safeguarding and pupil safety.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have robust systems for safeguarding and addressing bullying.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders designed an ambitious curriculum and provide high-quality careers guidance.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying rarely occurs; staff sort it out quickly if it does.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong links with agencies for supporting vulnerable pupils and families.
Extracurricular Offerings: Unique range of opportunities like the 'bike club' cycling across Spain.
Career Counselling Services: High-quality careers guidance starting in Year 7.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Industry projects delivered by local businesses such as sustainable recycling solutions.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Wide range of high-quality support; teachers adapt curriculum effectively for SEND pupils.
Subjects Offered: EBacc qualifications like sciences, geography, history, and Spanish offered.
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Beacon Hill Community School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Cumbria, North West.
It has 141 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1.
At this school, 4% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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To allow everyone to be who they are meant to be, to motivate everyone to accomplish their potential, and to be happy, safe, and hardworking, requires moral bravery and integrity from staff, students, parents, and governors. Every student at Beacon Hill Community School is expected to work hard and thrive in a secure atmosphere, regardless of their aptitude. Work assiduously to guarantee that everyone has access to the appropriate curriculum, collaborating with partners to give our kids academic and career opportunities. Encourage the development of a compassionate society built on respect and tolerance for one another, one that values the individuality of each person regardless of their ability, gender, or heritage. Make sure that when our students graduate from our programme, they can confidently and intelligently respond to moral, political, economic, and social inquiries. Regardless of starting point, academic potential, or aspirations, we provide this for everyone.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 12 | - | 11.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 4% | 63% | 12% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 11.60% | - |
| 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 | -1.18 | 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 | 27.8 | 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 | 4% | 24.15% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 17% | 41.41% | 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 | 48% | 24.04% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 10.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.44 | 2.69 | 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 | 93% | 85.18% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 29 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 71.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 32.36% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 33.86% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.82% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 7.82% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 6.09% | 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 | -1.57 | 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 | 33.7 | 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 | 16% | 29.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 46.11% | 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 | 40% | 22.67% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 13.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.97 | 2.85 | 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 | 90% | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 21 | 130 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 84.67% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 37.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 24% | 37.24% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.1% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 6.29% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.38% | 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 | -0.71 | 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 | 34.7 | 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 | 11% 10 | 24.46% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% 21 | 41.75% | 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 | 6% | 20.96% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 7.38% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 11.63% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.56 | 2.75 | 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 | 91% | 94.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 35 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 78.63% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 69% | 32.16% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 36.26% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.05% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.32% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 10.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5.26% | 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 | -0.4 | 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 | 36.8 | 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 | 21% 1 | 29.45% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 8 | 47.77% | 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 | 0% | 27.86% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.09% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.28 | 3.11 | 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 | 92% | 89.11% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 24 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 73.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 71% | 36.44% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 36.67% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.33% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 10.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.44% | 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 | -0.63 | 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 | 35.4 | 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 | 20% | 30.32% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 48.64% | 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 | 17% | 26.59% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 11.77% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 13.27% | 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 | 94% | 92.94% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 31 | 141 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 74% | 80% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 65% | 38.31% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 40.25% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.44% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 23% | 13.38% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 19% | 6.69% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
12 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Beacon Hill Community School
Local authority ratio 17 : 1