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Beacon Academy, Crowborough
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Beacon Academy

North Beeches Road, Crowborough, TN6 2AS

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Crowborough.

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Pupils
1,662
Ages
11-18
FSM
14.5%
Attainment 8
50.2
Ofsted
Outstanding
Apr 2024

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.3%
Basics 9-5
61.1%

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
27.8%
EBacc APS
4.42
EBacc 9-5
17.5%
EBacc 9-4
21.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.47
A*-A Grades
18.5%
A*-B Grades
48.6%
AAB+ %
17.7%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

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About Beacon Academy

Beacon Academy is a secondary school in Crowborough, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.2. The school has around 1,662 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: North Beeches Road, Crowborough, TN6 2AS | More schools in East Sussex

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Dec 2022 — School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
  3. Mar 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Beacon Academy

What is Beacon Academy's Ofsted rating?
Beacon Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Beacon Academy's latest exam results?
Beacon Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Beacon Academy located?
Beacon Academy is a secondary school in Crowborough, East Sussex (TN6 2AS).
How many pupils attend Beacon Academy?
Beacon Academy has around 1,662 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Beacon Academy with other schools?
View Beacon Academy'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 East Sussex.