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The Beaconsfield School
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- Beaconsfield HP9 1SJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils' progress in most subjects has improved and is set to increase further.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils have largely positive attitudes to their learning.
Academic Progress: Strong foundation for future learning, with some curriculum areas needing development to avoid knowledge gaps
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes to learning and a good behavior system, promoting respect and calm lessons
Qualifications and Training: Teachers鈥� good subject knowledge enables them to plan challenging lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have developed a comprehensive programme of professional development for all staff.
Qualifications and Training: Detailed subject expertise used in lessons, enhancing student understanding
Current Educational Practices: Teachers frequently check understanding and use feedback effectively
Strengths and Challenges: Some variability remains in teaching quality despite overall improvements.
Strengths and Challenges: Effective support for SEND pupils; however, some curriculum areas need improvement
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents praised the nurturing and caring aspect of the school.
Communication: The majority of comments made by parents were positive about communication.
Opportunities for Involvement: School values and seeks pupil opinions, impacting policy changes
Communication: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View
Parent Satisfaction: Positive views gathered through surveys, indicating general satisfaction
Parent Satisfaction: Several parents highlighted concerns about the behaviour of some pupils.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors hold leaders to account robustly and provide effective challenge.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders鈥� actions to improve teaching and pupils鈥� achievement have proved effective.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective support systems for pupils鈥� concerns, ensuring quick resolution
Actions for Quality Improvement: New initiatives like 'TBS Way' promote high expectations and improvements
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and effectively dealt with.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are well looked after, feel safe and are taught how to stay safe.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Ensures pupil safety with effective safeguarding measures
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Positive culture and respect among students promoted effectively
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit from a range of trips, visits, and extra-curricular activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: The school supports balancing academics with extracurricular engagements well.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of activities supporting pupil confidence and independence
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Regular monitoring ensures no pupil misses out
Career Counselling Services: Careers education is effective and helps students make informed decisions.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Current sixth-form students are making strong progress due to teaching that develops knowledge and skills.
Career Counselling Services: Effective programme leading to diverse post-Year 13 pathways
Preparation for Sixth Form: Flexible vocational and academic sixth form options
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong provision to support pupils with special educational needs ensures good progress.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Accurate information and tailored support lead to good achievements
Subjects Offered: The school offers a variety of GCSE and A-Level courses including EBacc subjects.
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About Us
The Beaconsfield School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 835 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
96.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are devoted to giving our kids the greatest learning environment possible and giving them the chance to explore their potential in a kind and encouraging setting.
We strive to deliver instruction that enables students to flourish and develop into self-assured, self-reliant, and knowledgeable citizens of the future.
Our students become ambitious learners who strive for excellence and the greatest levels of accomplishment in all facets of school life thanks to our principles and innovative approach to education.
The breadth of our Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 curricula gives students a strong foundation for post-16 learning, which offers a variety of academic and vocational options.
The Beaconsfield School's vision is centred on its dedication to giving children outstanding learning opportunities inside and outside of the classroom.
We aim to be able to support them as they grow into confident, resilient people who will be able to contribute positively to the communities and organisations they are a part of locally, nationally, and internationally in the future.
The Beaconsfield School is known for being a compassionate institution that emphasises both the value of the individual and the importance of the community.
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to cultivate respect, empathy, and a feeling of community while also learning to assist and understand others.
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We are devoted to giving our kids the greatest learning environment possible and giving them the chance to explore their potential in a kind and encouraging setting.
We strive to deliver instruction that enables students to flourish and develop into self-assured, self-reliant, and knowledgeable citizens of the future.
Our students become ambitious learners who strive for excellence and the greatest levels of accomplishment in all facets of school life thanks to our principles and innovative approach to education.
The breadth of our Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 curricula gives students a strong foundation for post-16 learning, which offers a variety of academic and vocational options.
The Beaconsfield School's vision is centred on its dedication to giving children outstanding learning opportunities inside and outside of the classroom.
We aim to be able to support them as they grow into confident, resilient people who will be able to contribute positively to the communities and organisations they are a part of locally, nationally, and internationally in the future.
The Beaconsfield School is known for being a compassionate institution that emphasises both the value of the individual and the importance of the community.
However, there is no replacement for going to see us in person.
to cultivate respect, empathy, and a feeling of community while also learning to assist and understand others.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16 | 15.1 | 7.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 30% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 39.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 49.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 27.45% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 17.43% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 21.36% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.78 | 3.29 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 93.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 89.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 19.37% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 52.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 10% | 2.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.95% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.41% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.8% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 40.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 50.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 27.35% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 19.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% | 22.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.02 | 3.38 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 91.48% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 144 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 89.28% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 20.03% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 54.28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 2.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.18% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 11 | 41.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 15 | 52.44% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 31.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 3 | 20.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% 4 | 25% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 3.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 89.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 20.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 51.37% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 2.82% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 1.76% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 15 | 44.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 16 | 54.9% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 27.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 7 | 18.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% 2 | 23.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.83 | 3.53 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 150 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 75.14% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 16.06% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 53.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 13% | 2.54% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 11.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.43% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.56 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 42.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 53.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 25.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 26.33% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 88.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 148 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 50.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 17.14% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 54.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 1.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.91% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.68 | 31.31 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.88 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 17.45% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 58 | 131 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 58.06% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 4.73% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 22.18% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 7.88% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.01 | 35.78 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 35.49 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 23.18% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 56 | 141 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 58.33% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.36% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 22.03% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 8.64% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.50 3 | 30.43 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.46 2 | 30.08 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 15.99% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 50 | 133 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 80% | 62.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 22% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.03% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 24.29 2 | 32.69 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.00 2 | 32.71 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.2% | 17.62% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 16.36% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.93% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.92 | 29.77 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.63 | 30.55 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.6% | 17.04% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 16 | 23.66% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 22.83% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.69% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Beaconsfield School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1