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Beacon Academy

North East Lincolnshire, DN35 9NFSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2020
Progress 8
-0.83
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
170 1st-choice / 141 places
Ranking
#2,942
of 3,141 nationally

About Beacon Academy

Beacon Academy’s most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, shows that 40% of the 126 respondents would recommend the school to other parents, while 60% would not. The picture is mixed across individual questions: 52% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 54% felt their child is safe, but only 27% agreed that the school makes sure pupils are well behaved, with 71% disagreeing or strongly disagreeing. On SEND support, 24% of parents agreed the school gives children the support they need, compared with 76% who disagreed. The school is heavily oversubscribed for Year 7 entry in 2025/26, receiving 351 applications for 141 places — an oversubscription ratio of 2.49 — and 140 of the 170 first-preference applicants were offered a place. This suggests strong local demand despite the mixed parent feedback.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressChatsworth Place, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 9NF
HeadteacherDave Whitaker
Local AuthorityNorth East Lincolnshire
Number of Pupils666
Free School Meals (FSM)48.2%
School Capacity666 / 750 (89% full)

The full report on this school

What 126 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Mar 2020
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Music RoomsSwimming PoolArt StudiosGymnasiumTennis CourtsScience LabsDining HallAstro TurfPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreICT SuiteTheatreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

DanceCricketRoundersNetballHockeyBasketballCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningOrchestraChessCodingScience ClubNewspaperYoung EnterpriseEco ClubBook ClubModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:05

Source: beaconacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beacon Academy

Beacon Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.