The Beech Academy, based in Mansfield, provides not applicable education, 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 school has a diverse intake 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 .

School Information

Address: Fairholme Drive, Mansfield, NG19 6DX
Website: http://www.beechacademy.org
Telephone: 01623626008
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Neil Davies
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 140854

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 23/05/2017

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 100
Number of Pupils: 114
Number of Boys: 86
Number of Girls: 28

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 27.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British86.80%99
Other Mixed2.60%3
African2.60%3
Other White2.60%3
White and Black Caribbean1.80%2
Chinese0.90%1
Indian0.90%1
Gypsy/Roma0.90%1
White and Asian0.90%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-1.54)
Of the 15 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 15 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-1.54
Town average
-0.21
Local authority average
-0.20
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
34%
Local authority average
33%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
0%
Town average
36%
Local authority average
35%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
5.5
Town average
41.5
Local authority average
41.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.3
Town average
3.6
Local authority average
3.5
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
93%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Broomhill First School
Arundel Drive , NG19 6AP
- not rated 461 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Ethel Wainwright First School
Westfield Close , Westfield Lane NG19 6BE
- not rated 465 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Ethel Wainwright Primary School
Harrop White Road , NG19 6TF
- not rated 495 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Wainwright Primary Academy
Harrop White Road , NG19 6TF
3out of 4 495 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
Wainwright Primary Academy
Harrop White Road , NG19 6TF
- not rated 495 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
All Saints RC Comprehensive School
Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW
- not rated 251 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
All Saints' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW
3out of 4 251 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Queen Elizabeth's School
150 Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP
- not rated 690 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Queen Elizabeth's Academy
Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP
- not rated 690 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Queen Elizabeth's (1561) Endowed School
150 Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP
- not rated 690 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Middle deemed secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Ethel Wainwright Middle School
Westfield Close , Westfield Lane NG19 6BE
- not rated 465 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bull Farm Middle School
Bright Square , NG19 7LJ
- not rated 877 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cumberlands Middle School
Townroe Drive , NG19 6JN
- not rated 1,064 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St John's CofE Middle School
St John Street , NG18 1QH
- not rated 1,265 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ravensdale Middle School
Ravensdale Road , NG18 2DR
- not rated 3,067 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Beech Academy
Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX
3out of 4 0 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Beech Hill School
Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX
- not rated 64 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oakdale Support Centre
36 Debdale Lane , NG19 7HB
- not rated 451 yd Pupil referral unit No Mixed More About School
Oakdale Learning Centre
Westfield Lane , Mansfield NG19 6AH
- not rated 767 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Redgate Primary Academy
Somersall Street , NG19 6EL
3out of 4 885 yd Academy special sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.