Beacon Business Innovation Hub

URN: 141006 • Ilford IG4 5LP

Overview

Name
Beacon Business Innovation Hub
URN
141006
Type
Free schools alternative provision
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Trust
BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
46.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kathryn Burns (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
02084184760
Website
Visit
Address
Woodford Bridge Road, Ilford IG4 5LP

Summary

Beacon Business Innovation Hub (BBIH) is a mixed free school alternative provision located in Ilford, Redbridge, with a current enrolment of 24 pupils and a capacity of 148. The school is part of the Beacon Multi-Academy Trust (BMAT), which allows it to leverage a variety of resources and pathways to support student success. BBIH offers a curriculum that includes both vocational and academic pathways, designed to engage students and facilitate their progression.

The school places a strong emphasis on collaboration with families, ensuring that parents are involved in their children's education. BBIH is committed to preparing students for the next stages of their lives, whether that be further education, training, or employment. A personalised careers support programme is in place to help students develop essential skills and gain practical experience through work placements.

BBIH has achieved notable success, with 100% of students progressing to local colleges and sixth forms after completing their qualifications in English and Maths. The school also provides enriching extracurricular opportunities, such as trips to the Science Museum and Wimbledon, to enhance students' learning experiences beyond the classroom.

Key details

LA
Redbridge
Age range
12 - 19
Boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
BEACON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
Capacity
148
Pupils
24
Boys
13
Girls
11
FSM %
52.20
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-04-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Essex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 24 13 11 148 52.20
2024-09-11 43 30 13 148 58.50
2023-09-11 45 26 19 148 22.20
2022-09-11 45 26 19 148 22.20
2021-09-11 50 33 17 100 20.70
2020-09-11 67 42 25 100 16.20

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