The short version
Average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.1
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
51%
9.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 231 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,022
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 15.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr James Grant Duff (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Requires Improvement
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Picquets Way, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1AG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAberdour Preparatory School
Independent · 532m away
Banstead Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 819m away
Banstead Community Junior School
Primary · 907m away
Warren Mead Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Warren Mead Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres
Primary · 1.7km away
Banstead Preparatory School
Independent · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Beacon School a selective school?
No. The Beacon School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Beacon School's Ofsted rating?
The Beacon School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Beacon School?
The Beacon School currently has 1,022 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Beacon School take?
The Beacon School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Beacon School?
The Beacon School is in Banstead, SM7 1AG, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Beacon School have a sixth form?
No, The Beacon School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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