The Beech AcademyFairholme Drive , Mansfield

The Beech Academy is a not applicable school in Mansfield, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable 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 Beech Academy currently has around 114 pupils on roll, which is about 114% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 75.4% boys and 24.6% girls. Around 54.3% 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 10.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 108 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.8%).

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 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 13% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .