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Barr Beacon School

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Barr Beacon School

Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RF

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Pupils
1,501
Ages
11-18
FSM
21.9%
Attainment 8
50.8
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.4%
Basics 9-5
62.1%

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
87.0%
EBacc APS
4.98
EBacc 9-5
36.0%
EBacc 9-4
57.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
33.01
A*-A Grades
17.4%
A*-B Grades
44.8%
AAB+ %
9.8%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 123 students entered

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About Barr Beacon School

Barr Beacon School is a secondary school in Walsall, Walsall. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.8. The school has around 1,501 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Old Hall Lane, Walsall, WS9 0RF | More schools in Walsall

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Jan 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Barr Beacon School

What is Barr Beacon School's Ofsted rating?
Barr Beacon School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Barr Beacon School's latest exam results?
Barr Beacon School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Barr Beacon School located?
Barr Beacon School is a secondary school in Walsall, Walsall (WS9 0RF).
How many pupils attend Barr Beacon School?
Barr Beacon School has around 1,501 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Barr Beacon School with other schools?
View Barr Beacon School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Walsall.