Beal High School Explained

Beal High School
Motto:A compelling vision for success
Established:1931
Type:Academy
Head Label:Executive Headteacher
Head:Kathryn Burns
Address:Woodford Bridge Road
City:Redbridge
County:Greater London
Country:England
Postcode:IG4 5LP
Local Authority:Redbridge
Ofsted:yes
Dfeno:317/4030
Urn:140575
Staff:250+
Enrolment:360(per year 7-11)+ (900+ in sixth form)[1]
Gender:Mixed
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:18
Colours:Brown, black and yellow

Beal High School is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form with academy status, located in Redbridge, Greater London, England.

The school begins at Year 7 and continues with compulsory schooling through Year 11. Years 12 and 13 form the optional sixth form. In 2014, a business hub and media block were added. The school also has a Communications and Learning Department (CLD Unit) for students on the autistic spectrum. Beal High School is also the sponsor of The Forest Academy (formerly Hainault Forest High School),[2] and the Beacon Business Innovation Hub (BBIH). These schools, alongside the autistic provision, form the Beacon Multi Academy Trust.

History

The school converted to academy status on 1 February 2014. The name of the Trust changed from Beal Multi-Academy Trust to Beacon Multi-Academy Trust in 2016.

Staff

The headteacher is Kathryn Burns.

In December 2006, the school was designated as a 'Highly Achieving Specialist School'. As of 2021 Ofsted rate the school as "Good".[3]

The school offers extra-curricular activities including concerts and musical theatre productions. Students can participate in debating, enterprise activities, sport teams and musical groups.

Notable former pupils

Beal Grammar School for Boys

External links

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Notes and References

  1. http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20080618072542/http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/portal/site/Internet/menuitem.7c7b38b14d870c7bb1890a01637046a0/?urn%3D102855%26providerCategoryID%3D8192 OFSTED
  2. Web site: About us .
  3. Web site: Beal High School . Ofsted . 5 March 2024 . November 2021.
  4. Web site: Faculty: Dr. Marc Seigar . 2022-07-27 . www.utoledo.edu.
  5. Web site: Penny Lancaster on Instagram: "Beal High School buddies (Katie and Elizabeth), friends for life " .