The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.5
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
18%
23.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
80%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
16%
Based on 86 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
35% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 666
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 48.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Dave Whitaker (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chatsworth Place, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 9NF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSaint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Primary · Very close
Bursar Primary Academy
Primary · 573m away
Cleethorpes Academy
Secondary · 678m away
Middlethorpe Primary Academy
Primary · 709m away
Havelock Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Linkage College
Special school · 1.2km away
Thrunscoe Primary and Nursery Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
William Barcroft Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Beacon Academy a selective school?
No. Beacon Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Beacon Academy's Ofsted rating?
Beacon Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beacon Academy?
Beacon Academy currently has 666 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beacon Academy take?
Beacon Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Beacon Academy?
Beacon Academy is in Cleethorpes, DN35 9NF, in the North East Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beacon Academy have a sixth form?
No, Beacon Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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