Beacon Academy

About Beacon Academy

Beacon Academy is an academy converter in Crowborough, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,662 pupils on roll. It is part of MARK EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.4 (2025/26). 12.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Sussex →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,662 / 1,550 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

16 April 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

North Beeches Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2AS

Phone

01892603000

Headteacher

Keith Slattery

Website

http://www.beacon-academy.org/web/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Beacon Academy?

Beacon Academy is an academy converter in Crowborough, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Beacon Academy have?

Beacon Academy has 1,662 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Beacon Academy's Ofsted rating?

Beacon Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024).

How does Beacon Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Beacon Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.4 in 2025/26.

Is Beacon Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Beacon Academy is part of MARK EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Beacon Academy?

Beacon Academy is located at North Beeches Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2AS.