The Beech Academy

StateSpecial SchoolGeneral SEN

GoodSpecialAges 11–19114 pupils

Fairholme Drive, NG19 6DXWebsite01623626008

Good114 pupilsAges 11–19EHCP

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Inspected Jan 2023

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Ages11 - 19

Pupils114

Good3y ago

Ages11 - 19

Pupils114

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Type

Academy

Phase

Special School

Age Range

11 - 19

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

114 / 100 (114%)

Avg Class Size

~14*

Head Teacher

Mr Neil Davies

* Estimated based on total pupils and year groups. Actual class sizes may vary.

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2023

Results

Attainment 8: 6.4

SENDGeneral SEN

This is a special school. Admission is through an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

11.3%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

11.3%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate11.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence28.0%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate3.8%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

Resourced Provision

Capacity: 108 places

This school has designated provision for children with specific special educational needs

SEN Support 0.0%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 100.0%

Above averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder84 (74%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health16 (14%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty7 (6%)

Severe Learning Difficulty4 (4%)

Speech, Language & Communication2 (2%)

Multisensory Impairment1 (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 17

Teaching assistants (FTE)7

Support staff (FTE)32

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils114

Free school meals 56.1%

English as additional language 3.5%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British86.8%

Mixed Other2.6%

White Other2.6%

Black African2.6%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.8%

Gypsy/Roma0.9%

Indian0.9%

Chinese0.9%

Mixed White & Asian0.9%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected May 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£25,151

total expenditure per pupil

+£17,751 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£10,189

Support staff£7,274

Premises£821

Energy£632

Learning resources£1,198

Income per pupil£28,717

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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