SchoolScoresBeacon Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Chatsworth Place, Cleethorpes, DN35 9NF
01472 328888 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 24 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Serious weaknesses.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
86 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
North East Lincolnshire comparisons use the 4 of its 11 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 7 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | North East Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North East Lincolnshire. Higher than 17% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 66% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North East Lincolnshire. Higher than 18% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 67% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North East Lincolnshire. Higher than 13% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 54% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 34 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North East Lincolnshire. Higher than 29% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 35% | 33% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 76 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North East Lincolnshire. Higher than 24% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 56% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 36 parents of children with SEND Joint 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North East Lincolnshire. Higher than 26% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 43% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in North East Lincolnshire. Higher than 16% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60%said yes | 65% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. North East Lincolnshire figures pool parents at the North East Lincolnshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
109 pupils in this year group.
18% — 18 points below the North East Lincolnshire average, and 27 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North East Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 18% | 36% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 37.5 | 40.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.9 | 3.5 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
86 pupils in this year group.
80% — 9 points below the North East Lincolnshire average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North East Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 80% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 1% | 6% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 30% | 33% | 13% |
| Further education college | 44% | 40% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 80% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North East Lincolnshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 114 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 78 |
| Of those, offered a place | 78 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 234 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North East Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 10 state secondary schools in North East Lincolnshire. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 49.1% | 37.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools in North East Lincolnshire. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 3.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 10 state secondary schools in North East Lincolnshire. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.5% | 14.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 10 state secondary schools in North East Lincolnshire. Higher than 21% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.7% | 7.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in North East Lincolnshire. Lower than 6% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.8% | 9.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in North East Lincolnshire. Lower than 6% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 37.4% | 28.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in North East Lincolnshire. Lower than 8% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 60.2 | 48.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 10 state secondary schools in North East Lincolnshire. Lower than 4% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 19.8% | 12.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.43% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 10 state secondary schools in North East Lincolnshire. Higher than 23% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.4 | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 10 state secondary schools in North East Lincolnshire. Higher than 2% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5 | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 10 state secondary schools in North East Lincolnshire. Higher than 98% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 36.4% | 13.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Cleethorpes Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Havelock Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Wintringham 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- Humberston Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Learning4Life-GY 1.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St James' School 1.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 0% A*/A at A level
- Ormiston Maritime Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Franklin Sixth Form College 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C average A level grade
- Waltham Toll Bar Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Beacon Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 24 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Beacon Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 18% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 27 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Beacon Academy?
60% of the 86 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Beacon Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Beacon Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 78 families put Beacon Academy as their first choice for 114 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 78 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 139649.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.