The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 16–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 43
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 0%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Trust
- ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lisa Appleton
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Eastnor Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR1 1NZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBroadlands Primary School
Primary · Very close
Aylestone School
Secondary · Very close
Hereford Sixth Form College
16 plus · Very close
Barrs Court School
Special school · 816m away
The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Hampton Dene Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Paul's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Thomas Cantilupe CofE Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Beacon College a selective school?
No. The Beacon College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Beacon College's Ofsted rating?
The Beacon College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Beacon College?
The Beacon College currently has 43 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Beacon College take?
The Beacon College caters for pupils aged 16 to 19.
Where is The Beacon College?
The Beacon College is in Hereford, HR1 1NZ, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Beacon College have a sixth form?
Yes, The Beacon College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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