The Beacon Church of England Primary School

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

InspectedPrimaryAges 2–11494 pupils

Heyworth Street, L5 3QGWebsite01512634206

Inspected494 pupilsAges 2–11

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

Inspected Apr 2025

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils494

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils494

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

494 / 340 (145%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mrs Ann Charters

At a Glance

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 72%

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (2025-26)

100%

Would recommend

Avg 83%

3.8%

Absence rate

Avg 7.3%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

3.8%vs 7.3% avg

Would recommend

100%vs 83% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate3.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence8.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.4%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support17.2%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.6%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Speech, Language & Communication35 pupils (38%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health28 pupils (30%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder20 pupils (22%)

Specific Learning Difficulty5 pupils (5%)

Physical Disability4 pupils (4%)

Hearing Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)30

Teaching assistants (FTE)12

Support staff (FTE)14

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils494

Free school meals37.4%

English as additional language27.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British55.3%

Black African14.8%

White Other8.9%

Black Other5.3%

Asian Other3.6%

Mixed Other2.8%

Chinese2.4%

Other2.2%

Indian2.0%

Pakistani1.0%

Mixed White & Asian0.8%

Mixed White & African0.4%

Bangladeshi0.2%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.2%

2024-25

Parent View

100.0%

of parents would recommend

37 responses

Happy child100.0%

Well taught100.0%

Good progress100.0%

Safe100.0%

Informed100.0%

Good behaviour100.0%

Well led90.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠20.0%

2024-25

Local Context

IMD Decile 1Most deprived

IMD 2025

Food hygieneAwaitingInspection

Inspected Jan 1901

Flood Zone 1Low risk

Listed buildingCHURCH OF ST GEORGEGrade I Listed

Spending Per Pupil

£6,544

total expenditure per pupil

£-856 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,614

Support staff£756

Premises£74

Energy£102

Learning resources£487

Income per pupil£6,915

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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