The Beacon School

About The Beacon School

The Beacon School is an academy converter in Banstead, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,022 pupils on roll. It is part of GLF SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.7 (2025/26). 18.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Surrey →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,022 / 1,350 (76%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

16 May 2023

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

Picquets Way, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1AG

Phone

01737359103

Headteacher

James Grant Duff

Website

www.thebeaconschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Beacon School?

The Beacon School is an academy converter in Banstead, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Beacon School have?

The Beacon School has 1,022 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Beacon School's Ofsted rating?

The Beacon School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 May 2023).

How does The Beacon School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Beacon School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.7 in 2025/26.

Is The Beacon School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Beacon School is part of GLF SCHOOLS.

Where is The Beacon School?

The Beacon School is located at Picquets Way, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1AG.