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The Beacon School

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The Beacon School

Picquets Way, Banstead, SM7 1AG

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Pupils
1,022
Ages
11-16
FSM
15.2%
Attainment 8
45.1
Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.8%
Basics 9-5
51.2%

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
49.3%
EBacc APS
3.97
EBacc 9-5
14.3%
EBacc 9-4
22.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2023/24

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
11.0%
A*-B Grades
20.5%
AAB+ %
N/A

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About The Beacon School

The Beacon School is a secondary school in Banstead, Surrey. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.1. The school has around 1,022 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Jun 2022 — Inadequate
  3. Oct 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Beacon School

What is The Beacon School's Ofsted rating?
The Beacon School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Beacon School's latest exam results?
The Beacon School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Beacon School located?
The Beacon School is a secondary school in Banstead, Surrey (SM7 1AG).
How many pupils attend The Beacon School?
The Beacon School has around 1,022 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Beacon School with other schools?
View The 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 Surrey.