SchoolScoresThe Beacon School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of GLF SCHOOLS
Picquets Way, Banstead, SM7 1AG
01737 359103 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 16 May 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
217 pupils in this year group.
51% — 4 points below the Surrey average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51% | 55% | 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. | 45.1 | 50.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 4.5 | 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.
231 pupils in this year group.
93% — about the same as the Surrey average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 7% | 29% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 45% | 32% | 13% |
| Further education college | 29% | 26% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2023/24
31 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D | B- | C+ |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 11% | 30% | 25% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 21% | 57% | 51% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 21.4 | 36.7 | 34.4 |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2023/24. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
80 students in this year group.
85% — about the same as the Surrey average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 85% | 84% | 80% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 46% | 30% | 28% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2023/24 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
70 students in this year group.
56% — 12 points below the Surrey average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 56% | 68% | 66% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 6% | 28% | 24% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2023/24 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 Surrey. 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 | 243 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 148 |
| Of those, offered a place | 148 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 314 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.6
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 | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 33rd highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 20% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4% | 15.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 30th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 3.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.4% | 13.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 54th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 26% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.8% | 12.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 44th lowest of 58 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 40% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.9% | 7.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 38th lowest of 58 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 53% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 22.8% | 18.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 47th lowest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 36% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 21.1 | 14.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 54th lowest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Lower than 21% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.15% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 6th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 86% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.8 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 15th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 74% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9 | 12.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 18th highest of 59 state secondary schools in Surrey. Higher than 73% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 17.9% | 14.7%* | 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
- Epsom College 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 60% A*/A at A level
- Harris Academy Sutton 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Glyn School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 67% grade 5+ English and maths
- Overton Grange School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Nonsuch High School for Girls 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 exceptional, 6 strong · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ewell Castle School 2.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 31% A*/A at A level
- Rosebery School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 80% grade 5+ English and maths
- Blenheim High School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oaks Park High School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Beacon School's Ofsted rating?
The Beacon School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 May 2023.
How did The Beacon School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 6 points above the England average of 45%.
Is The Beacon School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 148 families put The Beacon School as their first choice for 243 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 148 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 137735.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2023/24, After sixth form 2023/24, Going on to university 2023/24.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.