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Beacon Primary Academy

Beacon Primary Academy

East Lindsey, PE25 2RNPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

98%

Capacity

206

Pupils

3.6x

Demand

About Beacon Primary Academy

Beacon Primary Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the East Lindsey community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 206 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Beacon Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Lisa Wright, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9497th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 47 in East Lindsey.

Beacon Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 108 applications for 30 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Beacon Primary Academy include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Music Rooms.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Rounders, Cross Country, Cricket, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Film Club, Gardening, Drama and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 36.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in East Lindsey, Beacon Primary Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressOff Churchill Avenue, Skegness, East Lindsey, PE25 2RN
HeadteacherLisa Wright
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils206
Free School Meals (FSM)36.9%
School Capacity206 / 210 (98% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (2 Mar 2022): School remains Good

Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)

9497th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 69%

893rd of 1,353

In East Midlands

Top 66%

26th of 47

In East Lindsey

Top 55%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

55%

Expected Standard

0%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:69%
Higher:21%
Writing
Expected:66%
Higher:0%
MathsAvg Score: 101
Expected:66%
Higher:7%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -12%

'22/23

67%

'23/24

55%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

6
Playing FieldsGymnasiumForest SchoolICT SuiteArt StudiosMusic Rooms

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsRoundersCross CountryCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubFilm ClubGardeningDramaChoirArt Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

108

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.6x
0x1x2x3x5x+

46 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Beacon Primary Academy

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

Contact Information

01754879211www.beaconprimaryacademy.org/

Off Churchill Avenue, Skegness

East Lindsey, PE25 2RN

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Off Churchill Avenue, Skegness

East Lindsey, PE25 2RN

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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