Barr Beacon School

URN: 136885 • Walsall WS9 0RF

Overview

Name
Barr Beacon School
URN
136885
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
69.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kate Hibbs (since 2025) , Executive Headteacher
Telephone
01213666600
Website
Visit
Address
Old Hall Lane, Walsall WS9 0RF

Summary

Barr Beacon School is a mixed secondary academy located in Walsall, with a current enrolment of 1,501 students and a capacity of 1,487. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, with 21.9% of its pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to serving a diverse community. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and emphasizes the importance of academic success, as evidenced by its recent GCSE and A-Level results.

The curriculum at Barr Beacon is designed to foster both academic achievement and personal development. The school provides various pathways for students, including a robust sixth form programme, which is highlighted by open events for prospective students and their families. Additionally, Barr Beacon School is home to a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) programme, which prepares future educators through a structured training and mentoring approach.

Community engagement is a key aspect of Barr Beacon's ethos, with initiatives aimed at fostering strong relationships between the school and local families. The school encourages parental involvement through regular newsletters and updates, ensuring that families are informed and connected to their children's education.

Key details

LA
Walsall
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1487
Pupils
1501
Boys
740
Girls
761
FSM %
21.90
Open date
2011-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-23
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Midlands

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1501 740 761 1487 21.90
2024-09-11 1557 765 792 1487 19.60
2023-09-11 1575 805 770 1487 15.50
2022-09-11 1575 805 770 1487 15.50
2021-09-11 1556 788 768 1487 14.60
2020-09-11 1557 754 803 1487 11.90

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