The Beacon School
URN: 137735 • Banstead SM7 1AG
Overview
- Name
- The Beacon School
- URN
- 137735
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 46.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- James Grant Duff (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01737359103
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Picquets Way, Banstead SM7 1AG
Summary
The Beacon School, located in Banstead, Surrey, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,022 students and a capacity of 1,350. The school is committed to providing a world-class education, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to develop resourcefulness, resilience, and a sense of responsibility. The ethos of the school emphasizes individual value and personal growth, aiming to cultivate happy, kind, and well-rounded individuals.
The school offers a dynamic curriculum designed to challenge students academically while supporting their personal development. The Beacon School places a strong emphasis on community involvement, regularly hosting open events for prospective students and their families. These events provide opportunities for parents to engage with the school and learn more about its programs and values.
In addition to academic excellence, The Beacon School focuses on extracurricular activities, including house competitions and assemblies, which promote teamwork and school spirit. With a free school meal percentage of 15.20%, the school is dedicated to inclusivity and ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed.
The school offers a dynamic curriculum designed to challenge students academically while supporting their personal development. The Beacon School places a strong emphasis on community involvement, regularly hosting open events for prospective students and their families. These events provide opportunities for parents to engage with the school and learn more about its programs and values.
In addition to academic excellence, The Beacon School focuses on extracurricular activities, including house competitions and assemblies, which promote teamwork and school spirit. With a free school meal percentage of 15.20%, the school is dedicated to inclusivity and ensuring that all students have access to the resources they need to succeed.
Useful links
- Staff Absence Request Form (sen)
- Cherry Fields Primary School - and Nursery (other)
- GLF Schools (other)
- GLF Schools' Teacher Training (other)
- Vacancies (other)
- GLF Careers (other)
- West Sussex Teaching School Hub (other)
- Admissions InformationFor The Beacon School (other)
- Term Dates2025-26 (other)
- Welcome to The Beacon School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Beacon School (45.2)
- Nork Park School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Surrey
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 1350
- Pupils
- 1022
- Boys
- 517
- Girls
- 505
- FSM %
- 15.20
- Open date
- 2011-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Surrey
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1022 | 517 | 505 | 1350 | 15.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1135 | 589 | 546 | 1350 | 13.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1300 | 626 | 674 | 1350 | 11.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1300 | 626 | 674 | 1350 | 11.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1343 | 650 | 693 | 1350 | 10.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1344 | 655 | 689 | 1350 | 8.90 |
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