How many pupils does The Beacon College have?

The Beacon College has 43 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Beacon College's Ofsted rating?

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

Is The Beacon College part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Beacon College is part of ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is The Beacon College?

The Beacon College is located at Eastnor Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1NZ.

The Beacon College

Eastnor Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1NZ

Outstanding

Inspected 16 April 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

16–19

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools special

Type

About The Beacon College

The Beacon College is a free school special in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, England, for pupils aged 16–19. It has 43 pupils on roll. It is part of ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024) rated it Outstanding. 30.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Herefordshire, County of →
School Type: Free schools special
Age Range: Ages 16–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 43 / 60 (72%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 April 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

30.8%

Free school meals

2.6%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Workforce

2024/25

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

8.95

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

5.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

11.14

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -6.1 vs 2023/24

£43,950

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,746 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.95

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£25,233

Spend per pupil

£29,093

Income per pupil

49%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Eastnor Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1NZ
Phone: 01432353204
Head Teacher: Lisa Appleton
Website: https://www.thebeaconcollege.org/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Beacon College?: The Beacon College is a free school special in Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, England, for pupils aged 16–19.
How many pupils does The Beacon College have?: The Beacon College has 43 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Beacon College's Ofsted rating?: The Beacon College was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024).
Is The Beacon College part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Beacon College is part of ACCORDIA ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is The Beacon College?: The Beacon College is located at Eastnor Drive, Hereford, Herefordshire, County of, HR1 1NZ.

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