Beacon Primary Academy
Skegness, PE25 2RN · Lincolnshire · primary school
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113rd of 252 primary schools in Lincolnshire we can score, 279 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 — 5.5/10 against 2,104 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 41% | 2.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beacon Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 have not yet reached the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Beacon Primary Academy
Overview
Beacon Primary Academy is described as a "thriving school" where pupils are "happy and enjoy their learning." Leaders promote high expectations, resulting in motivated students who behave well and feel safe within a supportive community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "strong and ambitious," with knowledge and skills built gradually, particularly in reading and mathematics.
- Reading is a "central priority," featuring "highly structured" daily phonics sessions and books matched to pupils’ decoding skills.
- Staff provide "strong support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they access the full curriculum.
- Relationships are "very positive," with staff described by parents as being "more of a big family than a school."
- Leaders effectively promote pupils’ personal development, resilience, and understanding of equality and diversity.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all pupils, including those with SEND, "know more and remember more" of the curriculum, addressing inconsistencies in recall of key knowledge in history, religious education, and fundamental British values.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with a "strong culture of care," thorough record-keeping, and staff who are knowledgeable and receive frequent training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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