The Beaconsfield School
Beaconsfield, HP9 1SJ · Buckinghamshire · secondary school
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18th of 36 secondary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 37 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.1/10 against 906 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.6 · 61 | 30% | 1.84 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.0 · 50 | 25% | 1.26 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.7 · 64 | 10% | 0.64 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Beaconsfield School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2024. In 2024/25, 44.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.8, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.0 in 2023/24, meaning pupils did as well as those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh, TBS Football Academy, or Beaconsfield Performing Arts (BPA), and access private music tuition. Trips include a ski trip to Masella, Spain, and a trip to Florida.
Getting in
The published school roll is 876 pupils against a stated capacity of 875. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median? How are places allocated for the TBS Football Academy?
What Ofsted said about The Beaconsfield School
Overview
The Beaconsfield School continues to be a good school, offering an ambitious curriculum and a highly positive culture where pupils feel safe and valued. While most subjects provide a strong foundation for learning, the report identifies specific areas regarding attendance and curriculum clarity that require further development to ensure all pupils achieve their full potential.
Strengths
- Pupils are "highly positive about their school," valuing the "strong sense of community and togetherness" and the personalised support they receive.
- Behaviour is good, with lessons described as "calm and purposeful," and pupils appreciate the fair and clear behaviour system.
- Teachers possess "detailed subject expertise" and effectively support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they "achieve well."
- Sixth-form students benefit from a "flexible mix of vocational and academic subjects" and act as role models through mentoring roles.
- The school is "highly effective in educating pupils to develop their understanding of how to stay safe," with a strong focus on wider development and extra-curricular activities.
Areas to improve
- The school must continue to develop and review attendance approaches, as some pupils do not attend regularly, leading to fragmented education and knowledge gaps.
- In a few subjects, required knowledge is not clearly identified within the curriculum, resulting in pupils not learning and remembering as much as they could before moving on.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.1 |
| 2024/25 | 43.8 |
| 2025/26 | 48.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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