Beacon Hill Academy
URN: 137705 • Dudley DY3 1BP
Overview
- Name
- Beacon Hill Academy
- URN
- 137705
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DUDLEY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sukhjot Dhami (since 2025) , Interim Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01902677754
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- High Arcal Drive, Dudley DY3 1BP
Summary
Beacon Hill Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Dudley, with a current enrolment of 1,080 students and a capacity of 1,210. Established in 1961, the school has undergone significant changes, including its transition to an academy converter in 2017 under the Dudley Academies Trust. The academy is committed to fostering a supportive environment where every learner is valued and encouraged to achieve their potential.
The curriculum at Beacon Hill Academy offers a wide range of GCSE subjects, allowing students to explore their interests and talents. In addition to academic pursuits, the school provides various extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, promoting a well-rounded education. The leadership team emphasizes the importance of student progress, and the academy has recently been recognized for achieving above-average progress rates compared to national standards.
Beacon Hill Academy is dedicated to continuous improvement, with recent investments in technology and plans for new facilities to enhance the learning experience. The school values community engagement and invites parents to participate in the educational journey, ensuring that students feel safe, supported, and inspired to succeed.
The curriculum at Beacon Hill Academy offers a wide range of GCSE subjects, allowing students to explore their interests and talents. In addition to academic pursuits, the school provides various extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, promoting a well-rounded education. The leadership team emphasizes the importance of student progress, and the academy has recently been recognized for achieving above-average progress rates compared to national standards.
Beacon Hill Academy is dedicated to continuous improvement, with recent investments in technology and plans for new facilities to enhance the learning experience. The school values community engagement and invites parents to participate in the educational journey, ensuring that students feel safe, supported, and inspired to succeed.
Useful links
- SEND Provision (sen)
- We were pleased to feature on BBC News this morning, highlighting our proactive approach to student safety through the use of knife arches.It's important to stress that we have never had a reported knife-related incident in our school and we're (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Dudley Hustings 2024 (calendar)
- Latest News (calendar)
- Autumn Term Newsletter 2023/241 year ago (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Social Wall (calendar)
- Visit Us (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Ellowes Hall Sports College (70.2)
- The Dormston School (59.6)
- Bishop Milner Catholic College (56.8)
- Ellowes Hall Sports College (56.6)
- The Crestwood School (53.7)
Key details
- LA
- Dudley
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DUDLEY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1210
- Pupils
- 1080
- Boys
- 564
- Girls
- 516
- FSM %
- 36.40
- Open date
- 2011-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1080 | 564 | 516 | 1210 | 36.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1068 | 564 | 504 | 1210 | 34.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1013 | 521 | 492 | 1210 | 28.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1013 | 521 | 492 | 1210 | 28.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1045 | 538 | 507 | 1210 | 26.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1101 | 571 | 530 | 1210 | 22.70 |
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