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Beacon Lights Schools

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Beacon Lights Schools

Lister Lane, Halifax, HX1 5JL

An independent independent school in Halifax.

Other independent school
Pupils
188
Ages
4-16
Attainment 8
16.0

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
16.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.2%
Basics 9-5
9.1%

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
0.0%
EBacc APS
1.17
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Beacon Lights Schools

Beacon Lights Schools is a secondary school in Halifax, Calderdale. According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 52 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 16.0. The school has around 188 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lister Lane, Halifax, HX1 5JL | More schools in Calderdale

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Frequently asked questions about Beacon Lights Schools

What do parents say about Beacon Lights Schools?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 52 responses): 100% of parents would recommend Beacon Lights Schools.
What are Beacon Lights Schools's latest exam results?
Beacon Lights Schools: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 16.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Beacon Lights Schools located?
Beacon Lights Schools is a secondary school in Halifax, Calderdale (HX1 5JL).
How many pupils attend Beacon Lights Schools?
Beacon Lights Schools has around 188 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Beacon Lights Schools with other schools?
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