The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.0
8.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
16.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
Band 4Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 358 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 184 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,610
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 20%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Trust
- BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Ms Kathryn Burns (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, Essex, IG4 5LP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeacon Business Innovation Hub
Free school · Very close
Redbridge Primary School
Primary · 525m away
Hatton Special School
Special school · 529m away
Beehive Preparatory School
Independent · 704m away
Lilyvale
Independent · 759m away
Stradbroke
Independent · 769m away
Parkhill Junior School
Primary · 871m away
Parkhill Infants' School
Primary · 871m away
Questions parents ask
Is Beal High School a selective school?
No. Beal High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Beal High School's Ofsted rating?
Beal High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beal High School?
Beal High School currently has 2,610 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beal High School take?
Beal High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Beal High School?
Beal High School is in Ilford, IG4 5LP, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beal High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Beal High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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