Located in Beaconsfield, The Beaconsfield School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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.
The Beaconsfield School currently has around 871 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47% boys and 53% girls. Around 22.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 12.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (65.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 30% who stay in school sixth forms and 44% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1SJ |
| Website: | www.beaconsfield.school |
| Telephone: | 01494673450 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Caroline Legg |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139367 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/02/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 875 |
| Number of Pupils: | 871 |
| Number of Boys: | 409 |
| Number of Girls: | 462 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 12.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 36.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 65.10% | 567 |
| Other White | 7.60% | 66 |
| Pakistani | 4.90% | 43 |
| Indian | 4.50% | 39 |
| White and Asian | 3.40% | 30 |
| Other Mixed | 3.00% | 26 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.50% | 22 |
| Unclassified | 2.10% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 11 |
| African | 1.30% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 8 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.50% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butlers Court School Wattleton Road , HP9 1RW | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary and All Saints CofE Primary School Maxwell Road , HP9 1RG | - not rated | 925 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holtspur County First School Cherry Tree Road , HP9 1BH | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holtspur School & Pre-School Cherry Tree Road , Holtspur HP9 1BH | 3out of 4 | 2,086 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seer Green Church of England School School Lane , Seer Green HP9 2QJ | 3out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holtspur County Middle School Cherry Tree Road , HP9 1BH | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaconsfield School Wattleton Road , HP9 1SJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beaconsfield School Wattleton Road , HP9 1SJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconsfield High School Wattleton Road , HP9 1RR | - not rated | 275 yd | Foundation school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beaconsfield High School Wattleton Road , HP9 1RR | 4out of 4 | 275 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrion House Centre for English Studies Merrion House , Penn Street HP9 2LS | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenies School Station Road , HP9 1AA | - not rated | 677 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Oakdene School Wilton Road , HP9 2BS | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| High March School 23 Ledborough Lane , Beaconsfield HP9 2PZ | - not rated | 1,519 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Alfriston School Penn Road , Knotty Green HP9 2TS | 4out of 4 | 2,988 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Alfriston School Penn Road , Knotty Green HP9 2TS | - not rated | 2,988 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.