SCHOOL PROFILE

The Beacon Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Not applicable Pupil referral unit URN 130987
Open
Pupils 8,834,192 Latest school census
Capacity — Published school capacity
Capacity used — Pupils as a share of capacity
Age range 5 – 11 Statutory age range
OFSTED

Latest inspection

28 April 2026
Latest published outcome Met
Renewed framework
Safeguarding Met
Inclusion Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching Expected standard
Achievement Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour Strong standard
Personal development Strong standard
Leadership & governance Strong standard
INSPECTION HISTORY

Previous Ofsted activity

29 September 2021
Ungraded inspection School remains Good
Published 10 November 2021
SCHOOL DETAILS

About this school

School type Pupil referral unit
Phase Not applicable
Gender Mixed
Religious character Does not apply
Local authority Worcestershire
Trust Not applicable
Census date 15 January 2026
PUPIL PROFILE

School community

Latest published pupil characteristics for 2025/26.

2025/26
Total pupils 8 8 full-time · 0 part-time
Female pupils 3 37.5% of pupils
Male pupils 5 62.5% of pupils

Free school meals

Pupils eligible for free school meals.

62.5%
37.7 pts above England
School 62.5%
Redditch 24.2%
West Midlands 30.6%
England 24.8%

English as an additional language

Pupils whose first language is not English.

0.0%
20.3 pts below England
School 0.0%
Redditch 18.8%
West Midlands 22.4%
England 20.3%

Young carers

Pupils recorded as young carers.

0.0%
1.0 pts below England
School 0.0%
Redditch 0.1%
West Midlands 0.6%
England 1.0%

Ethnicity

Largest recorded pupil groups.

White British
87.5%
7
Any other White background
12.5%
1
Council, regional and national comparisons are pupil-weighted using published school census counts.
ADDITIONAL NEEDS

Special educational needs

Pupils receiving SEN support or with an education, health and care plan.

2025/26
Pupils with SEN 100.0% 8 of 8 pupils
79.2 pts above England England: 20.8%
School 100.0%
Redditch 24.3%
West Midlands 21.1%
England 20.8%
SEN support 37.5% 3 pupils
England 14.8% 22.7 pts above
EHC plans 62.5% 5 pupils
England 6.0% 56.5 pts above
PRIMARY NEEDS

Most common identified needs

Pupils
Social, emotional & mental health 7
Speech, language & communication 1

SEN comparisons are pupil-weighted using published 2025/26 Department for Education school-level data. Primary needs combine pupils receiving SEN support and pupils with EHC plans.

Sources: Department for Education · Get Information about Schools · Ofsted monthly management information