Beacon Academy
Bodmin, PL31 1JQ · Cornwall · primary school
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21st of 218 primary schools in Cornwall we can score, 236 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.3/10 against 1,504 of them, against 8.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beacon Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 448 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current capacity?
What Ofsted said about Beacon Academy
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that Beacon Academy’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded review. The school is described as a “thriving and inclusive” environment where pupils achieve “exceptionally well” and demonstrate “highly positive attitudes.” Leaders maintain high standards through an ambitious curriculum and relentless drive for excellence.
Strengths
- Pupils possess a “deep understanding of the curriculum” and are “very well prepared for their next stage of learning,” with published outcomes “well above the national average.”
- Reading is taught expertly, with “secure communication and language” developed early; staff are “uncompromising” in identifying and supporting those needing extra help.
- Staff demonstrate “secure subject knowledge” and use careful questioning to deepen understanding, fostering confident speakers with strong recall of subject-specific vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “individualised bespoke support,” enabling them to make “accelerated progress” across the curriculum.
- Personal development is “exemplary,” with meticulously planned experiences like ‘Ignite and Wonder’ weeks and residentials that broaden horizons and promote inclusivity.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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