Beal High School
URN: 140575 • Ilford IG4 5LP
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kathryn Burns (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02085514954
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford IG4 5LP
Summary
Beal High School, located in Ilford, Redbridge, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 2,610 students and a capacity of 2,840. The school prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive community, where mutual respect and high expectations are central to its ethos. The leadership team, including Executive Principal Kathryn Burns and co-headteachers Will Mackintosh and Yvonne Andress, is committed to providing a rich and varied curriculum that supports all students in achieving their full potential.
The school is recognised for its outstanding academic performance, ranking in the top 10% of schools nationwide for student progress, attainment, and attendance. Beal High School offers various initiatives, such as the Future Leaders programme for Year 12 students, which prepares them for competitive university and apprenticeship opportunities while promoting values against hate and intolerance.
Beal High School aims to develop successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens, ensuring that students thrive both academically and as active members of their local community. The school actively engages with parents and carers to enhance the educational experience and support student development.
The school is recognised for its outstanding academic performance, ranking in the top 10% of schools nationwide for student progress, attainment, and attendance. Beal High School offers various initiatives, such as the Future Leaders programme for Year 12 students, which prepares them for competitive university and apprenticeship opportunities while promoting values against hate and intolerance.
Beal High School aims to develop successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens, ensuring that students thrive both academically and as active members of their local community. The school actively engages with parents and carers to enhance the educational experience and support student development.
Useful links
- PARENTAL CONSENT TO DISPENSE MEDICINE (sen)
- SEND REPORTS (sen)
- PE CONSENT FORM (sen)
- BEACON COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT (download)
- A HISTORY OF BEAL (download)
- AFTER SCHOOL & LUNCHTIME CLUBS (download)
- BMAT BENEFITS (download)
- STUDENT HANDBOOK 2025 (download)
- CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (download)
- TERM DATES 2025 – 26 (download)
Key details
- LA
- Redbridge
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 2840
- Pupils
- 2610
- Boys
- 1407
- Girls
- 1203
- FSM %
- 20.00
- Open date
- 2014-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 2610 | 1407 | 1203 | 2840 | 20.00 |
2024-09-11 | 2628 | 1423 | 1205 | 2840 | 16.80 |
2023-09-11 | 2688 | 1446 | 1242 | 2840 | 13.90 |
2022-09-11 | 2688 | 1446 | 1242 | 2840 | 13.90 |
2021-09-11 | 2672 | 1449 | 1223 | 2840 | 13.30 |
2020-09-11 | 2673 | 1450 | 1223 | 2840 | 10.30 |
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