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
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.
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.
Useful links
- SEND REPORT (sen)
- PRIVACY NOTICE STUDENTS (download)
- PRIVACY NOTICE WORKFORCE (download)
- PROSPECTUS (download)
- BMAT BENEFITS (download)
- ATTENDANCE (download)
- PUPIL PREMIUM (download)
- CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS TERM TIME ONLY NURSERY PLACES AVAILABLE NOW (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Al-Noor Primary School (63.0)
- New Rush Hall School (58.7)
- Read Academy Education (58.5)
- Endeavour House School (50.8)
- Hatchside School (49.4)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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