Barr Beacon School

Barr Beacon School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 11% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £260,217. Over a 12 month period, 246 crimes were recorded within the same radius.

Overview

Ranked against other schools in England, the relative standing in academic performance, property affordability and neighbourhood safety is shown in the radar chart. In general, the bigger the triangle the better.

Academic Performance measured on the proportion of A* - A grades in Maths and English Language for GCSE and Maths and Biology for A Levels. Drilldown below for performance across all other subjects. Key Stage 2, is measured on the proportion of pupils achieving a high score in reading and maths and working at greater depth in writing.

Property Affordability based on the average property prices within a 1km radius of the school.

Neighbourhood Safety derived from the number of crimes recorded within a 1km radius of the school.

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School Info

School Type

Selection Policy

Gender *Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding

Academic Performance

A Level - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and Biology

11%

Mathematics

13%

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47

Biology

8%

Chemistry

9%

Physics

0%

Psychology

34%

History

17%

Sociology

27%

English Language and Literature

28%

Geography

21%

Religious Studies

0%

French

0%

Mathematics Statistics

18%

GCSE - Percentage of A*-A grades in Maths and English Language

25%

Mathematics

25%

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261

English Language

24%

English Literature

20%

Physics

62%

Chemistry

52%

Biology

55%

Science: Double Award

18%

Geography

29%

Computer Studies Computing

43%

History

24%

Religious Studies

33%

Sociology

25%

Psychology

41%

Physical Education Sports Studies

0%

French

14%

German

13%

Art and Design Fine Art

43%

Art and Design Textiles

13%

Property Prices

Average property prices near school

Detached average

Semi-detached average

Terraced average

Flats/Maisonettes average

Neighbourhood Safety

Recorded within a 1km radius in a 12 month period

246

Anti-social behaviour

24

Violence and sexual offences

85

Vehicle crime

32

Shoplifting

3

Burglary

17

Criminal damage and arson

23

Public order

14

Robbery

7

Theft from the person

1

Other theft

18

Drugs

7

Bicycle theft

0

Other crime

10

Possession of weapons

5

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Kate Hibbs

Local Authority: Walsall

Telephone: 01213666600

Website: www.barrbeaconschool.co.uk

Address: Old Hall Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RF

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