Beacon Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Off Churchill Avenue, Skegness, PE25 2RNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Beacon Primary Academy is a primary school in Skegness for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 4th of 9 primary schools in Skegness. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 November 2016, report published 30 November 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 March 2022

Beacon Primary Academy is a thriving school. Pupils are happy and enjoy their learning. They told inspectors, 'The staff are really friendly, and if you get stuck, they help you.' Pupils say that they feel safe. They are proud of their school. Leaders promote pupils' personal and academic development. Staff have very high expectations of pupils. Pupils are highly motivated. They are aspirational. They like to work hard and achieve. Pupils enjoy making a positive contribution to the life of the school as school councillors and mini police officers. They like it when they are chosen to receive gold awards for their efforts. Pupils behave very well. They are polite and respectful. Pupils really care for each other. They know that staff quickly sort out any problems and that bullying is not tolerated. Pupils have a very clear understanding of equality. Parents and carers are overwhelmingly positive about the school. One parent, typical of many, said of the staff, 'They really are more of a big family than a school. Nothing is too much, and they go the extra mile. I do recommend this school to anyone and everyone!'. Parents like that the school staff are so welcoming.

What the school should improve

  • Leaders have developed a coherently planned and well-sequenced curriculum. On occasions, there are inconsistencies in what pupils can recall about their learning. For example, some pupils in history and religious education are unable to remember key knowledge set out in the school's curriculum thinking. Other pupils are not always clear what they have learned about fundamental British values. Leaders are aware of this and are already exploring possible reasons why some pupils find it difficult to recall what they have learned. Leaders should ensure that all pupils, including those with SEND, know more and remember more of the school's curriculum thinking, including the curriculum for pupils' personal development.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths70%

70%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

206 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals34%

34%, 7.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language4.9%

4.9%, 16.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.6%

14.6%, 0.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.8%

6.8%, 0.8 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Beacon Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Skegness Junior Academy0.4 milesOfsted judgements: Good51% met the expected standard
Skegness Infant Academy0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Seathorne Primary Academy0.9 milesOfsted: Good67% met the expected standard
The Richmond Primary Academy1 mileOfsted: Requires improvement50% met the expected standard
Ingoldmells Academy3 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Lisa Wright
Address
Off Churchill Avenue, Skegness, PE25 2RN
Local authority
Lincolnshire
URN
139702

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.