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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Senior Team Blog (sen)
- SEND Local Offer (sen)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Read More (calendar)
- Sixth Form Prospectus 25/26 (download)
- Equality Information (download)
- Prospectus 2026-2027 (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Queen Mary's Grammar School (79.5)
- Queen Mary's High School (72.5)
- Queen Mary's Grammar School (70.2)
- Queen Mary's High School (70.2)
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic College (67.1)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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