Barr Beacon School

Barr Beacon School is a non-selective state funded secondary school for boys and girls. 9% of grades in A Level Maths and Biology were A or A*. The average house price within a 1km radius of the school is £250,970. Over a 12 month period, 283 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

9%

Mathematics

11%

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18

Biology

9%

Chemistry

8%

Physics

0%

Psychology

28%

History

0%

Sociology

13%

English Language and Literature

10%

Geography

0%

Mathematics Statistics

0%

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

25%

Mathematics

25%

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289

English Language

24%

English Literature

23%

Physics

56%

Chemistry

44%

Biology

36%

Science: Double Award

11%

Geography

23%

Computer Studies Computing

15%

History

31%

Religious Studies

61%

Sociology

57%

Psychology

41%

Physical Education Sports Studies

19%

Statistics

12%

French

8%

German

9%

Art and Design Fine Art

41%

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

283

Anti-social behaviour

42

Violence and sexual offences

118

Vehicle crime

44

Shoplifting

0

Burglary

10

Criminal damage and arson

24

Public order

15

Robbery

1

Theft from the person

1

Other theft

13

Drugs

4

Bicycle theft

0

Other crime

10

Possession of weapons

1

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Kate Hibbs

Local Authority: Walsall

Telephone: 1213666600

Website: www.barrbeaconschool.co.uk

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

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