Five Spires Academy vs Beacon Independent School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Five Spires Academy
Lichfield
Beacon Independent School
Cannock
Overview
Phase
Primary
Special
Type
Academy sponsor led
Other independent special school
Age Range
3–11
9–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
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Admissions
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Non-selective
Local Authority
Staffordshire
Staffordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
220
4
Capacity
234
18
Occupancy
94%
22%
FSM %
12.6%
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Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
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Quality of Education
Good
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Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
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Personal Development
Outstanding
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Leadership & Management
Outstanding
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Last Inspected
Jul 2023
Mar 2026
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
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Attainment 8
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GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
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KS2 Reading
84%
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KS2 Maths
84%
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KS2 Writing
84%
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