Beacon Academy

StateSecondary

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–16666 pupils

Chatsworth Place, DN35 9NFWebsite01472328888

Inspected666 pupilsAges 11–16

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Inspected — grade pending9mo ago

Inspected Jun 2025

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils666

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils666

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

666 / 750 (89%)

Head Teacher

Mr Dave Whitaker

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 37.5

AdmissionsIn demand

1.2x oversubscribed (2025-26)

40%

Would recommend

Avg 72%

12.8%

Absence rate

Avg 6.3%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

12.8%vs 6.3% avg

Would recommend

40%vs 72% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate12.8%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence37.4%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate47.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support19.5%

Above averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans7.2%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Moderate Learning Difficulty58 pupils (33%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health43 pupils (24%)

Specific Learning Difficulty43 pupils (24%)

Speech, Language & Communication17 pupils (10%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder9 pupils (5%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (2%)

Not Assessed3 pupils (2%)

Visual Impairment1 pupils (1%)

Multisensory Impairment1 pupils (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)47

Teaching assistants (FTE)11

Support staff (FTE)28

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils666

Free school meals48.2%

English as additional language4.7%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British91.6%

White Other3.6%

Other1.7%

Unclassified1.2%

Mixed White & African0.8%

Mixed Other0.5%

Black African0.5%

Mixed White & Asian0.3%

2024-25

Parent View

40.0%

of parents would recommend

126 responses

Good progress★60.0%

Happy child50.0%

Well taught50.0%

Safe50.0%

Informed40.0%

Well led40.0%

Well looked after30.0%

Good behaviour30.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Leavers' Destinations

76.0%

to education

Sixth Form1.0%

Employment1.0%

NEET16.0%

2022-23

Spending Per Pupil

£7,716

total expenditure per pupil

£-1,884 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£4,661

Support staff£976

Premises£0

Energy£164

Learning resources£438

Income per pupil£8,660

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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