Beacon Hill Primary School

About Beacon Hill Primary School

Beacon Hill Primary School in Waverley was rated Good in its most recent graded Ofsted inspection, a notable improvement from its previous rating of Requires Improvement. The school’s leadership and management were also judged Good, reflecting a clear upward trajectory. On the academic front, the most telling metric is the school’s Key Stage 2 performance, though the data does not provide a specific score for Beacon Hill itself. However, the local authority average for KS2 attainment in Surrey is 66, and the school sits within a competitive primary landscape where top peers like South Farnham School, The Raleigh School, and Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School set a high bar. With only 184 pupils against a capacity of 244, Beacon Hill is a relatively small school, and its oversubscription ratio of 2.08 — with 50 applications for 24 places in the 2025/26 intake — suggests strong local demand. The school’s Good rating and improved inspection record make it a solid choice for families prioritising steady academic progress.

Exam results data for Beacon Hill is not published in this dataset, but the school’s Ofsted journey tells a clear story. In its 2013 graded inspection, the school was rated Good overall, with leadership and management also Good, while the earlier 2009 inspection had found Requires Improvement. The most recent ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Good, indicating consistent quality over the past decade. With 11.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a moderately diverse intake compared to the national average. The local authority context shows that out of 298 primary schools in Surrey, 33 are rated Outstanding, placing Beacon Hill in the solid majority of Good schools. For parents, this means the school offers reliable, above-average provision within a high-performing county, though it does not reach the Outstanding tier of its top local peers.

Beacon Hill offers a range of facilities that support both learning and wellbeing, including a library, forest school, gymnasium, playing fields, sensory room, and even a chapel. Sports provision covers football, rounders, dance, gymnastics, and swimming, while extracurricular clubs include drama, gardening, and choir. The school’s SEND provisions are comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication issues, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, and other difficulties. With nursery provision available and a mixed gender intake from ages 2 to 11, the school suits families looking for a small, inclusive primary that can support a wide range of additional needs. The oversubscription means early application is essential, and the school’s strong local reputation makes it a realistic target for families who value steady improvement and a broad, supportive environment over headline-grabbing exam scores.

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