Barr Beacon School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RFOpen in maps

Barr Beacon School is a secondary school in Walsall for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 133 schools in Walsall. It ranks 4th of 16 secondary schools in Walsall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 22 November 2022, report published 15 January 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

261 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score51.0

51.0, 4.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths62.1%

62.1%, 16.7 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths76.6%

76.6%, 11.8 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc87%

87%, 46.5 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.99

4.99, 0.9 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

115 students

Average point score per A level entry33.01

33.01, 1.99 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,469 pupils on roll, with places for 1,487

Eligible for free school meals22.1%

22.1%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6%

6%, 15.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.3%

12.3%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.9%

1.9%, 4.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Barr Beacon School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Fortis Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 37.9
Q3 Academy Great Barr1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 44.2
Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 47.0
The Streetly Academy1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.1
Arena Academy2 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 44.5

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
MATRIX ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Kate Hibbs
Phone
01213666600
Website
barrbeaconschool.co.uk
Address
Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RF
Local authority
Walsall
URN
136885

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.