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Beacon Hill Community School

Beacon Hill Community School, Wigton
Secondary

Beacon Hill Community School

Market Square, Aspatria, Wigton, CA7 3EZ

A Good-rated secondary school in Wigton.

Community school
Pupils
137
Ages
11-16
FSM
37.5%
Attainment 8
28.8
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
28.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
13.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
36.7%
EBacc APS
2.52
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
10.0%
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About Beacon Hill Community School

Beacon Hill Community School is a secondary school in Wigton, Cumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 25 responses), 84% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 28.8. The school has around 137 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Market Square, Wigton, CA7 3EZ | More schools in Cumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Beacon Hill Community School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2020 — Good
  2. Sept 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Beacon Hill Community School

What is Beacon Hill Community School's Ofsted rating?
Beacon Hill Community School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What do parents say about Beacon Hill Community School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 25 responses): 84% of parents would recommend Beacon Hill Community School.
What are Beacon Hill Community School's latest exam results?
Beacon Hill Community School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 28.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Beacon Hill Community School located?
Beacon Hill Community School is a secondary school in Wigton, Cumberland (CA7 3EZ).
How many pupils attend Beacon Hill Community School?
Beacon Hill Community School has around 137 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Beacon Hill Community School with other schools?
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