Beal High School

About Beal High School

Beal High School is an academy converter in Ilford, Redbridge, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 2,610 pupils on roll. It is part of BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.8 (2025/26). 22.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 35.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Redbridge →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

2,610 / 2,840 (92%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

9 November 2021

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

Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, Redbridge, IG4 5LP

Phone

02085514954

Headteacher

Kathryn Burns

Website

www.bealhighschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Beal High School?

Beal High School is an academy converter in Ilford, Redbridge, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Beal High School have?

Beal High School has 2,610 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Beal High School's Ofsted rating?

Beal High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 November 2021).

How does Beal High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Beal High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 54.8 in 2025/26.

Is Beal High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Beal High School is part of BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Beal High School?

Beal High School is located at Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford, Redbridge, IG4 5LP.