Barr Beacon School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Walsall, WS9 0RF
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 22% in England
3 of 18 in Walsall
Pupils
1,469
First preferences per place
1.26
2026/27
Absence
6.9%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 52.4 | 50.4 | 51.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | 60% | 62% | |
| Average English grade | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 53% | 52% | 60% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.35 | 0.19 | — |
77% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Fortis Academy · 1.3 mi · Good · Bottom 11% in England
- Q3 Academy Great Barr · 1.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 48% in England
- The Streetly Academy · 1.4 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
- Arena Academy · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 35% in England
- Cardinal Wiseman Catholic School · 1.5 mi · Report card · Bottom 49% in England
- Aldridge School - A Science College · 2.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 45% in England
The neighbourhood
Barr Beacon School is in Pheasey & Sutton Road (typical home £257,500, crime very low).
What is Barr Beacon School's Ofsted rating?
Barr Beacon School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Barr Beacon School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Barr Beacon School is in the top 22% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.