Beacon Community College, based in Crowborough, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Beacon Community College currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | East Beeches Road, Crowborough, TN6 2AS |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | East Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Peter Swan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 114585 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1872 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Crowborough Hill , TN6 2SD | 3out of 4 | 213 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Crowborough Hill , TN6 2SD | - not rated | 213 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School Chapel Green , TN6 2LB | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashdown Primary School Luxford Road , TN6 2HW | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Junior School Herne Road , TN6 2NT | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Academy North Beeches Road , TN6 2AS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Community College East Beeches Road , TN6 2AS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acre Wood Academy Church Road , TN6 1BN | - not rated | 1,379 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove Park School Church Road , TN6 1BN | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowborough Tutorial Centre Aldene Centre , Fermor Road TN6 3AN | - not rated | 1,547 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walsh Manor School Walshes Road , TN6 3RB | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.